Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry

BILL NUMBER:S5187A

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry in the county of Westchester; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Purpose or general idea of bill

To authorize a residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 of the bill describes the Legislative findings and intent. The legislature finds that the village of Dobbs Ferry encompasses approximately 3 miles, has over 11,000 residents and within its boundaries a railroad station maintained and operated by the Metro North division of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The station attracts a large number of commuters and travelers from outside the village resulting in significant traffic and congestion. Although there are public and private off-street parking available, commuters and train passengers park on the local streets adjoining the station. The residential neighborhood adjoining the station lacks sufficient off-street parking and the addition of the overflow commuter parking poses a hazard to residents and pedestrians in the area.

Therefore, the legislature declares the necessity of this act for the village of Dobbs Ferry in the county of Westchester to adopt a residential parking system.

Section 2 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1640-o. By adoption of a local law, the village board of the village of Dobbs Ferry may provide a residential parking permit system and fix and require fees in accordance with the provisions of the section.

A residential parking permit system may only be established on the following roadways: (a) Oak street, from Broadway to Main street; (b) Elm street, from Broadway to Main street; (c) Chestnut street, from Broadway to Main street; (d) Walnut street, from Broadway to Livingston avenue; (e) Hatch terrace, from Broadway to Walnut street; (f) Palisade street, from Cedar street to Chestnut street; (g) Riverside place; (h) Cedar street, from Main street to a point 750 feet west of Palisade street; and (i) the portion of Draper lane owned by the village of Dobbs Ferry.

Section 2 further states that no permit shall be required on those portions of streets where the adjacent properties are zoned for commercial, office and/or retail use. The section provides for what should be included in the local law and provides that a public hearing must be held. The parking system does not apply to any state highway maintained by the state.

Section 3 sets forth the effective date.

Justification

A residential parking permit is necessary because of the inadequacy of on-street parking for the residents in the area located near the Dobbs Ferry train station. Residents of the

designated roadways are unable to find parking near their home because of the proximity to the train station. There is adequate parking at the train station for commuters and train passengers.

Legislative history

New Bill

Fiscal implications

None to the State.

Effective date

The act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become law and shall expire on January 1, 2018 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.