NYC Council Introduction 748

intro.nyc/0748-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Improvement, formalization, or creation of trails.
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by James F. Gennaro
Introduced: April 11, 2024

This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to improve, formalize, or create 300 miles of trails within 3 years of the effective date of the bill. The placement of such trails should be prioritized to connect the maximum amount of natural areas as well as to improve access by low and moderate income communities to natural areas. The Commissioner must also publish on the Department of Parks and Recreation's website a map or maps of trails.