Bill > A05297

This bill authorizes the city of New York to establish residential parking permit systems in specific neighborhoods, including Washington Heights, Harlem, Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem, and Upper East Side. The bill allows the city to create local laws or ordinances that implement these parking systems, with provisions requiring a comprehensive study on the programs' effectiveness, considering factors like traffic flow, parking availability, household income, and environmental impact. The parking permits would have specific requirements, such as exempting certain registered vehicles, defining permit hours and fees, and conducting a public hearing before implementation. Importantly, permits would not be required on commercial or retail streets or in metered parking spaces. The legislation includes a sunset provision, meaning the authorization will expire on December 1, 2032, though any local laws enacted under this authorization can remain in effect until that date. The bill aims to provide neighborhoods with more control over parking management while ensuring a systematic and equitable approach to implementing residential parking permit systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5297