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NY A09583

NY A09583
Conditions the institution of any substantial change in surface route or rapid transit route service upon approval by the metropolitan transportation authority and committee on operations of the NYC transit authority and upon public hearing; sets allotted individual and aggregate speaking time during such hearings.


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Introduced
03/20/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring public notice and hearing prior to any planned substantial change in service

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority to obtain approval and hold public hearings before instituting any "substantial change in service" on rapid transit or surface routes, such as changes of 25% or more in service frequency or the complete or partial closing of a passenger station. The bill also sets requirements for the notice and content of such public hearings, and mandates passenger counts and reporting after the implementation of substantial service changes. Additionally, the bill amends the law to require the MTA board to allot a minimum of 30 minutes for public comments at every board and committee meeting, with each speaker receiving at least 5 minutes of speaking time.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to corporations, authorities and commissions (on 03/20/2024)

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