Bill > A01247

This bill authorizes the city of New York to establish a residential parking permit system in specific neighborhoods of Brooklyn, including Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and others, to address parking challenges and reduce traffic hazards and pollution. The proposed system would allow the city to create a permit program with specific requirements: at least 20% of parking spaces must be available to non-residents with a minimum 90-minute short-term parking option, permit fees will be collected, and these fees (excluding administrative costs) will be remitted to the mass transit agency's transportation assistance fund. Permits will not be required on streets zoned for commercial or retail use or in metered parking spaces, and vehicles registered for people with disabilities will be exempt from permit requirements. Before implementing the system, the city must hold a public hearing, and the program is designed to be temporary, set to expire on December 1, 2030. The bill aims to provide a structured approach to managing parking in densely populated Brooklyn neighborhoods while ensuring some flexibility for non-residents and maintaining accessibility.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1247