Bill > S07861

This bill authorizes the city of New York to establish a residential parking permit system in specific neighborhoods of Brooklyn, addressing parking congestion and pollution issues. The system would allow the city to create a permit program with specific requirements, including: exempting certain registered vehicles, setting specific times for permit enforcement, reserving at least 20% of parking spaces for non-residents with 90-minute short-term parking options, and establishing a fee schedule. The permitted area is limited to neighborhoods including Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, and several others, specifically bounded by the East River, Washington Avenue, Eastern Parkway, and the Gowanus Canal. Permits will not be required on commercial or retail streets or in metered spaces. Importantly, the bill mandates a public hearing before implementation and requires that permit fees (minus administrative expenses) be remitted to the mass transit agency's transportation assistance fund. The legislation is temporary, set to expire on December 1, 2030, and aims to reduce traffic hazards, congestion, and pollution while providing parking relief for residents in these designated Brooklyn neighborhoods.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7861