What's happening
This bill allows New York City to implement a residential parking permit system and directs related fees to public transit improvements.
Why it matters
Empowers New York City to control its own parking policy. , potentially reducing traffic congestion, air pollution, and safety hazards by allowing city-specific solutions rather than relying solely on statewide rules.
Prioritizes residential parking without eliminating public access. , as at least 20% of permit spaces must remain available for nonresidents with a minimum allowed stay, balancing neighborhood needs with local business and visitor access.
Connects parking fees directly to public transit improvements. , ensuring that money from residential permits goes to upgrading subway and bus systems, potentially benefitting all city residents—not just car owners.
Sets procedural safeguards and exemptions. , such as requiring public hearings before any new permit system is adopted, exempting certain vehicles (like those registered under specific provisions), and preventing permit rules on commercial streets and state-maintained highways, aiming for fair and targeted implementation.
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Let NYC Create Parking Permits
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to transportation
Companion bills
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Permit Parking for Residents
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
Allow NYC Parking Permits
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Jo Anne Simon
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STATE OF NEW YORK
485
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by Sens. SQUADRON, ADDABBO, HOYLMAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing a residential parking permit system in the city of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature finds that a lack of parking for residents of the city of New York has resulted in traffic hazards, congestion and air and noise pollution. In addition, such lack of parking poses a hazard to residents and other pedestrians in such areas.
The legislature further finds that a residential parking system will reduce such hazards and will reduce pollution levels as well. The legislature, therefore, declares the necessity of this act to authorize the city of New York to adopt a residential parking system in accordance with the provisions of this act.
§ 2. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 1640-q to read as follows:
§ 1640-q. Residential parking system in the city of New York. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the city of New York may, by adoption of a local law or ordinance, provide for a residential parking permit system and fix and require the payment of fees applicable to parking within certain areas of the city in accordance with the provisions of this section.
2. No permit shall be required on streets where the adjacent properties are zoned for commercial or retail use.
3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to those spaces in the permit areas which, as of the effective date of this section, have metered or highly restricted parking regulations.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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4. The local law or ordinance providing for such residential parking system shall:
(a) set forth the factors which necessitate the enactment of such parking system;
(b) provide that motor vehicles registered pursuant to section four hundred four-a of this chapter shall be exempt from any permit requirement;
(c) provide the times of the day and the days of the week during which permit requirements shall be in effect;
(d) make not less than twenty percent of all spaces within the permit area or areas available to nonresidents and shall provide for short-term parking of not less than ninety minutes in duration in such area or areas;
(e) provide the schedule of fees to be paid for residential permits; and
(f) provide that such fees shall be credited as follows:
(1) monies generated by the sale of residential parking permits shall be credited to New York City Transit, an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency, state of New York, and shall be utilized for the purpose of upgrading and improving the New York city subway and bus system; and
(2) monies generated from fines paid in connection with tickets issued to vehicles without a permit sticker for parking in a residential zone without a permit sticker shall be credited to the New York city general fund.
5. No local law or ordinance shall be adopted pursuant to this section until a public hearing thereon has been had in the same manner as required for public hearings on a local law pursuant to the municipal home rule law.
6. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any state highway maintained by the state.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing a residential parking permit system in the city of New York
Purpose
Provides for the City of New York to adopt a residential parking permit system.
Summary of provisions
Amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new Section 1640-q, which would allow the city of New York, by adoption of local law or ordinance, to provide for a residential parking permit system and fix and require the payment of fees applicable to parking within areas designated by the city of New York. This bill provides that no permit will be required on streets where the adjacent properties are zoned for commercial or retail use. It provides that the provisions shall not apply to those spaces in the permit areas that have metered or highly restricted parking regulations and requires public hearings prior to implementation.
Justification
Parking in neighborhoods such as Downtown Brooklyn has become increasingly prohibitive for residents and local businesses alike. This legislation authorizes the New York city council to adopt a residential parking permit system for the city of New York on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis. A residential parking permit system would alleviate the many parking and environmental issues increased by non-residents using a particular neighborhood 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.
Legislative history
2016: S175A/A6914A - REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION/referred to transportation 2015: S175/A6914 - REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION/referred to transportation 2013-2014: S795/A5089 - REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION/referred to transportation 2011-2012: S2325/A4266 - COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES 2009-2010: S1395/A3957 - REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION 2008: S8598 (Connor)/A11681 - REFERRED TO RULES
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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