What's happening
This bill authorizes the installation of all-way stop signs at 5th Avenue and Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, NY.
Why it matters
Aims to address local traffic safety concerns. by empowering the city to install all-way stop signs at a specific intersection, potentially reducing accidents and improving pedestrian safety in a known trouble spot.
Requires a formal investigation and finding of appropriateness. before installation, ensuring the decision is based on actual need and data rather than automatic implementation.
Sets a clear timeline for action. , giving the city and transportation commissioner a defined window (120 days after becoming law) to assess, plan, and, if justified, install the stop signs—ensuring timely attention to community safety.
Allows for the creation of necessary rules and regulations. by the commissioner of transportation, providing flexibility to address unique local circumstances and ensure proper implementation.
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Who cares
Commissioner of transportation
The bill would require the commissioner to direct New York City to install stop signs if an investigation finds them appropriate.
New York City
The city would be responsible for installing the signs needed for an all-way stop at 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road if directed.
Drivers using the intersection
An all-way stop would require drivers approaching from every direction to stop at this Whitestone intersection.
Headline styles
Add Stop Signs in Whitestone
Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to transportation
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7115
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 3, 2018
Introduced by Sen. AVELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, New York by the city of New York
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of transportation is authorized and directed to direct the city of New York, if after an investigation and finding such stop signs are appropriate, to install all necessary stop signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, New York to effectuate an all-way stop at such intersection.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided, however that the commissioner of transportation is hereby authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement this act on its effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD11822-02-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Express- way Service Road in Whitestone, New York by the city of New York
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to direct the commissioner of transportation to install all necessary stop signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill authorizes and directs the commissioner of trans- portation, after an investigation, to install all necessary street signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, New York.
Section 2 of this bill states that this act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after it becomes law.
Justification
Numerous accidents have occurred at this intersection due to the lack of signage and the configuration of the Whitestone Expressway exit ramp one block south of this intersection. To ensure the safety of all drivers, it is imperative that the City of New York install stop signs at the intersection of 5th Avenue and the Whitestone Expressway Service Road in Whitestone, New York. The stop signs at this intersection will force cars exiting the Expressway to decrease their speed, greatly reducing the chances of an accident.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect one hundred and twenty days after it shall have become a law
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