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Creates the Peconic Bay regional transportation council
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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BILL NUMBER:S1859
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to creating the Peconic Bay regional transportation council; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose
This legislation would create the Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Council. This council would coordinate a proposal for the development of an improved public transit system for the region.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Legislative Findings
Section 2: Article 5-M - Peconic Bay Transportation Council
* Section 119-aaa - Definitions
* Section 119-bbb - Creates the Peconic Bay Transportation Council, establishes guidelines for membership to the council.
* Section 119-ccc - Establishes the powers and duties of the Council.
* Section 119-ddd - States that every State agency shall offer full cooperation to the council.
* Section 119-eee - Directs the council to prepare an implementation report for the transportation plan for the Peconic Bay region.
* Section 119-fff - Requires the Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Council's submission of the approved plan to the Legislature no later than 30 days after such approval
Section 3: Effective Date
Justification
Expanding traffic congestion in the Peconic Bay region has resulted in deteriorating traffic safety, declining air quality, parking problems, and adverse impacts to the historical and rural resources of the area, and has impeded further growth and development in the region. In order to preserve the tourism industry, and provide comfort for the permanent residents of the region, the issue of traffic congestion must be addressed.
As the unique geography of the region does not permit highway expansion, the solution lies with the expansion of the public transit system in the region.
This legislation would create an entity to coordinate the local governments, state government and federal government and other interested parties to create and establish a successful public transit initiative for the Peconic Bay region. Bringing the stakeholders and community members together in the development of the plan will ensure an open and comprehensive decision making process.
Legislative history
2011-12: A.1412-A/S.1459-A -Remained in Committee 2009-10: A.6743-B/S.3181-B -- Remained in Committee 2007-08: A.1735/S.1235- Remained in Committee 2005-06: A.9784/S.6670-- Remained in Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2018 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed.
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