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History
- Signed chap.410
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.148
- Substituted for A4578A
- Referred to codes
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Amended on third reading (t) 4313b
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
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- 1st report cal.348
- Referred to transportation
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.948
- Print number 4313a
- Amend and recommit to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Establishes an intercity bus permit system in N.Y. city
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Sheldon Silver
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4313B
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing an intercity bus permit system in cities having a population of one million or more
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize a permit system for the loading and unloading of passengers by intercity buses in any city having a population in excess of one million, to reduce traffic congestion, and to uphold quality of life of the residents of such city.
Summary of specific provisions
Authorizes any city having a population in excess of one million to prohibit by law or rule intercity buses from loading or unloading passengers except on designated streets and at designated stops. Authorizes the mayor to designate an agency or agencies to promulgate rules to allow intercity buses to load and unload in specific locations. Allows such city to establish a permit system to allow for intercity buses to stop at designated locations. Authorizes such city to impose a violation of five hundred to five thousand dollars, which would be returnable to the environmental control board of such city.
Justification
This legislation would provide New York City with the ability to require Interstate bus carriers to obtain permits from the City in order to obtain a bus stop where they could legally and safely load and unload passengers. Currently, State Vehicle and Traffic Law precludes the city from placing such a requirement on these operators - and many companies can now pick up and drop off without regulation.
The low cost passenger services offered by various private interstate bus services have grown exponentially in recent years. This expansion and competition have complicated the ability of the City of New York to manage the increased congestion in certain communities where these buses load and unload passengers, creating safety concerns for drivers, travelers, pedestrians and residents.
This bill seeks to address these concerns by authorizing the establishment and implementation of a permit system for the loading and unloading of passengers by buses engaged in intercity bus passenger service. The bill would allow the City to manage increasing congestion, improve safety, and ensure quality of life in communities where these buses operate.
Prior legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become become a law.
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