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NY A10325
Bill
Status
3/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Francine DelMonte
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AI Summary
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Creates the New York State Bicycle Tourism Promotion Act to promote cycling as a travel method and expand experience-based tourism in local communities.
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Authorizes the Department of Economic Development to solicit proposals from local tourism agencies, convention bureaus, and chambers of commerce to establish bicycle tourism kiosks at tourist destinations.
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Permits approval of up to 15 proposals for local bicycle tourism kiosks that provide bicycle rentals with helmets, safety equipment, and local route maps.
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Provides grants up to $20,000 per kiosk for equipment purchases (bicycles, helmets, racks, tools), personal service costs (capped at $9,000), space leasing/purchasing, and operational maintenance costs.
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Requires a program review and effectiveness report to the Governor and Legislature six months after grants are awarded.
Legislative Description
Enacts the New York State bicycle tourism promotion act; authorizes the issuance of grants for the purchase of equipment and operation of a bicycle tourism kiosk; authorizes the establishment of up to fifteen such kiosks.
Last Action
held for consideration in ways and means
7/1/2010