Bill > A04251

This bill establishes a new requirement for scramble crosswalks in cities with a population of one million or more, specifically near school buildings during student arrival and dismissal times. A scramble crosswalk is a unique traffic control method where all vehicular traffic is temporarily stopped, allowing pedestrians to cross an intersection in any direction, including diagonally, during a designated signal phase. The bill specifies that these crosswalks will operate on weekdays between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., with specific rules including: pedestrians must wait for a signal to walk, vehicles cannot turn right on a red light, bicyclists can proceed with pedestrians when signaled but must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists can also proceed with vehicular traffic on a green light, and signs must be erected to indicate the scramble crosswalk rules. The purpose of this legislation is to enhance pedestrian safety, particularly for students, by creating a controlled crossing environment that minimizes the risk of traffic-related accidents during high-traffic school arrival and dismissal periods. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4251