NY S07345

Establishes a mandatory process for the Department of Transportation to evaluate the need for traffic control signals at city intersections using specific criteria including motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic volumes, visibility, accident frequency and types, vehicular speeds, and proximity to existing signals.

Requires consideration of unique location characteristics, presence of school children and bicyclists, and whether alternative traffic control methods such as speed bumps or speed limit signs could effectively manage traffic flow.

Mandates the Department provide written findings within ten business days to individuals, groups, or organizations whose requests for traffic signals are denied, with copies sent to the relevant State Assembly member and State Senator.

Takes effect ninety days after becoming law, with administrative actions and rule-making authorized to occur before the effective date.