Establishes a residential parking system in the city of Troy

BILL NUMBER:S5652

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a residential parking system in the city of Troy

Purpose or general idea of bill

Provides for the city of Troy to adopt a residential parking permit system.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new Section 1640-o, which would allow the city of Troy, by adoption of local law or ordinance, to provide for a residential parking permit system within the areas designated by the city of Troy

Section 2 provides the effective date

Justification

Parking in neighborhoods such as downtown Troy has become increasingly prohibitive for residents and local businesses alike. This legislation authorizes the Troy City Council to adopt a residential parking permit system for the city of Troy in the Downtown Troy Business District. A residential parking permit system would alleviate the many parking and environmental issues increased by non-residents using the district as a personal and free parking space for hours each day. These commuters augment an already congested area and generate needless traffic accidents and hazards, pedestrian fatalities, air and noise pollution Not only are residents displaced, but local businesses are affected by the loss of business.

Prior legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

None to the state

Effective date

Immediately.