Requires entities conducting street/sidewalk construction to post signs at work sites with the name & contact information of the responsible entity

1 Co-sponsor

• Daniel L. Squadron

BILL NUMBER:S3855

Title of bill

An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring agencies conducting street or sidewalk construction to post signs at work sites identifying the responsible agency and its contact information

Purpose or general idea of bill

This legislation would provide additional transparency and essential information regarding construction projects in New York City.

Summary of specific provisions

A new section 19-157 would be added to the administrative code of New York City to require agencies and entities conducting street or sidewalk construction to post signs at each construction site stating the contact information for the agency or entity, the estimated start and end dates of the construction, and the details of the construction work being conducted at the site.

Subdivision b provides that every sign required under subdivision be posted prior to the start of construction, remain posted until the completion of construction, and be pasted conspicuously.

Justification

Current law does not require entities conducting sidewalk or street construction projects to post signs to inform the public of the details of the construction. As a result, the public has no efficient way to determine the type of construction being conducted, the expected duration of the project, or the name and contact information of the entity responsible for the construction. Residents with questions or concerns about a construction project have no way to determine who to contact to have their questions answered and their concerns addressed.

This legislation will provide the public with basic information regarding the nature and duration of construction projects and the name and contact information of the entity responsible for the construction. It is expected that many of the questions and concerns residents have will be addressed directly from the information provided in the posted construction signs; if additional information is needed, residents will be able to directly contact the responsible entity listed on the signs.

Prior legislative history

2014: S.5654A Committed to Rules/A2868-A Passed Assembly 2/5/09 - A.4737, referred to Assembly Cities 1/6/10 -A.4737, referred to Assembly Cities 3/10/10 - A.4737A, amended and recommitted to Cities 3/16/10- A.4737A, reported to Ways and Means 3/18/10- A.4737B, amended and recommitted to Ways and Means 01/04/12- A.2563 referred to cities 03/01/12- A.2563 reported referred to ways and means

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

Immediately.