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NY S04613

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Martin Golden

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes speed limit authority for schools, senior centers, parks, playgrounds, and hospitals at not less than 15 miles per hour for up to 1,320 feet on highways passing these facilities or their entrances/exits

  • Requires the Department of Transportation Commissioner to post speed limit signs at each school (with optional flashing beacons that activate during student activities and 30 minutes before/after), senior center, park, playground, and hospital zone

  • Mandates installation and maintenance of traffic calming devices (including speed humps, curb extensions, and flashing beacons) adjacent to schools and other locations determined by the department

  • Requires the Commissioner to submit annual reports to the Mayor and City Council by March 1st documenting speed zone locations, citations issued, accident statistics, and effects on traffic flow for each facility type

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with authority to adopt implementing rules and regulations immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to school zone, senior center, park, playground and hospital speed limits; requires signage and other traffic calming devices in such speed zones.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 4613A

2/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Cities4/15/2013

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