Bill > S02116

This bill amends the New York Vehicle and Traffic Law to prohibit parking, standing, or stopping within ten feet of a bus stop. Specifically, the bill adds a new subparagraph to an existing law that previously focused on regulations for electric vehicle charging stations. The new provision creates a clear restriction on vehicles parking near bus stops, which aims to improve bus accessibility, passenger safety, and traffic flow. By establishing a ten-foot buffer zone around bus stops, the legislation seeks to ensure that buses can more easily pull up to the curb, passengers can board and disembark more safely, and visibility is maintained for both bus drivers and other motorists. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving drivers and local authorities time to understand and implement the new parking restriction. This change represents a relatively straightforward but potentially important safety and transportation management measure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2116