NYC Council Introduction 779

intro.nyc/0779-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Expansion of pedestrian space.
Status: Committee Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsored by Lincoln Restler
Introduced: March 10, 2026

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to include in its next streets master plan, to be issued on December 1, 2026, a benchmark to expand pedestrian space by 1 million square feet per year for the next 5 years. The bill would require DOT to prioritize expanding pedestrian space in the areas around bus stops and subway stations that have the highest rates of pedestrian traffic.