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Authorizes the village of Port Jefferson, county of Suffolk, to adopt any ordinance rule or regulation affecting the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles along Main Street
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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BILL NUMBER:S4719
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing the village of Port Jefferson, county of Suffolk to adopt any ordinance, rule or regulation affecting the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles along Main Street
Purpose
To allow the village of Port Jefferson to regulate traffic on Main Street.
Summary of provisions
Provides that the village of Port Jefferson is authorized to adopt any ordinance, rule or regulation affecting the stopping, standing or parking of motor vehicles along that portion of State Route 25A located in such village and constituting Main Street.
Justification
Main Street in the village of Port Jefferson is a main thoroughfare of the historic seaport lined with many businesses, shops and points of interest. The village is a destination for many tourists and local guests. Traffic and parking have become problematic and the village is seeking to find innovative solutions to provide access to the downtown area. This bill would allow the village to achieve those goals by giving it the authority to regulate the flow of traffic in this often congested area.
Legislative history
2013-14 S.5769/A.9712
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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