What's happening
This bill requires the MTA to study and report on the feasibility and impact of installing sliding access doors on subway platforms.
Why it matters
Potential for increased subway rider safety. The bill directs the MTA to study whether installing sliding doors on platforms could prevent accidents, such as falls or intentional harm, offering insights into how physical barriers might reduce injuries or fatalities.
Fiscal responsibility and cost transparency. By requiring an analysis of the financial impact, the bill ensures the public and policymakers are informed about the potential costs—helping to weigh safety improvements against budget constraints and prioritize investments.
Accountability and public oversight. The mandate for a formal report to the governor, legislative leaders, and the mayor creates a public record, making it harder for the MTA to ignore safety recommendations or avoid scrutiny over subway infrastructure decisions.
Foundation for future transit upgrades. The results of the required study could set a precedent for broader modernization efforts in the subway system, influencing decisions about accessibility, security, and passenger experience in future transit planning.
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Study Subway Platform Doors
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Assembly Member · Assembly District 44
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- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Study Subway Platform Doors
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Leroy Comrie
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7833
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
May 24, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. CARROLL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to direct the metropolitan transportation authority to study the feasibility and impact of installing sliding access doors on subway platforms
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The metropolitan transportation authority shall conduct a study to examine the feasibility and impact of the installation of sliding access doors upon platforms at subway facilities operated by such authority including, but not limited to the following issues:
(a) increased benefits to the safety of customers;
(b) the likelihood of fatality prevention; and
(c) the fiscal impact of installation.
§ 2. Within one year of the effective date of this act, the chairman of the metropolitan transportation authority shall submit a written report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly and mayor of the city of New York, with the findings and recommendations of the study conducted pursuant to section one of this act.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD05645-01-9
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