NYC Council Introduction 234

intro.nyc/0234-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Notification and community input regarding designation of, removal of and changes to open streets.
Status: Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Crystal Hudson
Introduced: February 28, 2024

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to provide notice to affected council members, community boards and community organizations at least 60 days prior to any designation of, permanent removal of or permanent changes to opens streets, and after such notice allow at least four weeks to accept comments from the affected community and at least two weeks in which to consider such comments. The Department of Transportation would then be required to summarize and respond to such comments at least one week before implementation. In addition, it would require notice to affected council members, community boards and community organizations of any temporary changes to or suspensions of open streets.