What's happening
This bill requires all pedestrian crosswalks and ramps not at intersections in New York City to be clearly marked and painted.
Why it matters
Improves pedestrian safety. By requiring all non-intersection crosswalks and ramps to be clearly marked and painted, the bill aims to reduce accidents and make these crossings more visible to drivers, particularly in areas where pedestrians may be less expected.
Addresses accessibility for people with disabilities. Clearly marked ramps benefit people with mobility impairments, as visible markings help those with low vision and ensure ramps are easier to identify and use.
Applies to both new and existing infrastructure. The requirement covers not just new construction but also reconstructed crosswalks and ramps, ensuring existing pedestrian infrastructure is upgraded to the new standard, not just those built in the future.
Targets a gap in current law. Crosswalks and ramps not located at intersections can be overlooked in current marking requirements; this bill closes that loophole, potentially reducing confusion and enhancing safety in less predictable crossing points.
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Mark Crosswalks and Ramps
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Sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to cities
- Referred to cities
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2737
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DINOWITZ -- Multi-Sponsored by -- M. of A. GLICK, ORTIZ -- read once and referred to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clearly marking certain pedestrian crosswalks in any city having a population of one million or more persons
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-112.1 to read as follows:
§ 19-112.1 Marking certain pedestrian crosswalks and ramps. All pedestrian crosswalks and ramps, not located at street intersections, shall be clearly marked and painted. This provision shall apply to both new and reconstructed crosswalks and ramps.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03560-01-7
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