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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to public notice of certain hazardous conditions by the New York city transit authority
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would require the New York City Transit Authority to post warnings in stations whose noise levels are in violation of the Rapid Transit Noise Code Act of 1982.
Summary of provisions
The Rapid Transit Noise Code Act of 1982 requires the New York City Transit Authority to measure and record the noise levels of each of their stations. This bill would direct the New York City Transit Authority to review these measurements and in each case where the noise levels equal or exceed 90 db, the New York City Transit Authority must post notices which include: a) the risk of hearing loss assumed by the passengers, b) a recommendation for passengers to wear hearing protectors; c) a NYCTA telephone number for passengers to call for further information, etc.
Justification
The Rapid Transit Noise Code Act of 1982 has mandated the NYCTA to reduce the noise emitted by their rapid transit systems. Currently, the noise abatement measures taken by the NYCTA do not meet the required schedule for compliance with the Rapid Transit Noise Code Act. As a result, noise levels remain well in excess of 90 db, a level which medical studies have shown will result in the loss of hearing. This bill will notify transit riders of the potential health risks, warn them to take necessary precautions against hearing loss and provide a NYCTA telephone number to call for further information.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
Sixtieth day after enactment
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