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NY A09731
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Daniel O'Donnell
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AI Summary
- Establishes a minimum speed limit of 25 miles per hour for city highways, allowing the city to set speed limits above or below the statewide 55 mph limit within this minimum threshold
- Permits the city to establish speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour on designated highways when implementing traffic calming measures, defined as physical engineering measures that reduce vehicle use effects and improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists
- Allows speed limits between 20-25 miles per hour on designated highways where the city determines traffic calming measures are not feasible, provided written documentation of this determination is made
- Requires cities establishing speed limits below 25 miles per hour to submit biennial reports to the governor and legislature detailing the designated highways, traffic calming measures used, and speed limits established, with first report due March 1, 2015
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Authorizes the city of New York to establish reduced speed limits throughout the city and on certain designated highways.
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.566
6/19/2014
Committee Referrals
Codes6/17/2014
Transportation5/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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