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Requires certain pedestrian crosswalks and ramps to be clearly marked and painted in N.Y. city
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clearly marking certain pedestrian crosswalks in any city having a population of one million or more persons
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to clearly mark curb cuts and crosswalks that are not at obvious intersections.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the administrative code of the city of New York by adding § 19-112.1 to read as follows: All pedestrian crosswalks and ramps, not located at street intersections, shall be clearly marked and painted. This provision shall apply to both new and reconstructed crosswalk ramps.
Justification
Current law does not require the marking of any crosswalks or curb cuts. Recently New York City has installed crosswalks and curb cuts at "T" intersections. These crosswalks and curb cuts, which did not previously exist, tend not to be obvious. In the past motorists have been allowed to park along the long section of the block at "T" intersections and are now being ticketed for parking in a crosswalk. Crosswalks and curb cuts are extremely necessary at all intersections, having them marked is fair for both the pedestrian and motorist.
Unfortunately not clearly marking crosswalks and curb cuts at "T" intersections do not serve as a convenience for those who need ramps but rather as a revenue source for New York City. Marking the crosswalks and curb cuts at "T" intersections will give both pedestrians and motorists knowledge that they exist.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A.1029- Referred to cities 2005-06: A.1401- Referred to cities 2003-04: A.3142- Referred to Cities 2001-02: A.1116- Referred to cities
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take place immediately.
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