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- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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BILL NUMBER:A435
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to training for conductors and motor persons of the metropolitan trans- portation authority
Purpose
To provide adequate training for personnel on the subway and bus system in evacuating passengers during emergencies.
Summary of provisions
The bill allows the Commissioner of Transporta- tion to set guidelines on training of MTA personnel in cases of emergen- cy.
Justification
Given recent events such as the York Street Station fire, it is necessary for some individuals in the subway/ bus to have an understanding of emergency evacuation procedures in emergency situ- ations. It is even more pertinent today where the New York City subway system has been the topic of recent terrorist threats. MTA employees are the first City employees who are on the scene and should be equipped to evacuate passengers in case of an emergency. They should have knowledge of exit routes and should have constant communication and emergency tactics, which should coincide with the New York City Police Department.
Prior legislative history
A.11389 of 2004: referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions A.1272 of 2005-2006: referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commis- sions A.2082 of 2007-2008: referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commis- sions
Fiscal implications
Unknown - it will be based on the Commissioner's guidelines.
Effective date
On the first of September next succeeding the date of which, it shall have become law, provided, however, that effective imme- diately the commissioner of transprtation shall create the curriculum for the traning classes required pursuant to section one of this act.
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