BILL NUMBER: S671
SPONSOR: JACKSON
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to authorizing
certain residential parking permit systems in the city of New York; and
providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To authorize New York City to establish a residential parking permit
system for all neighborhoods, including upper Manhattan, with a study to
consider congestion, climate impact, household income, and racial and
economic justice.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding section 1640-s
allowing the City of New York to create a residential parking permit
program.
Paragraph 1 states that the City of New York may provide for such a
parking permit system by local law or ordinance.
Paragraph 2 states that such a parking permit system may be established
in any area of the city, with particular attention paid to a parking
permit system in the neighborhoods within Manhattan above the Central
Business District.
Paragraph 3 states that the City of New York may undertake a study on
such a program.
Paragraph 4 states that no permit shall be required on streets where the
adjacent properties are zoned for commercial or retail use or in metered
parking spaces.
Paragraph 5 states guidelines for such local law or ordinance.
Paragraph 6 requires a public hearing before adoption of such local law
or ordinance.
Paragraph 7 states that this section shall not apply to any state high-
way maintained by the state.
Section 2 is the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Concerns about parking availability, and related traffic issues such as
congestion and emissions from circling cars, have been present in public
discourse for years. With the impending implementation of Congestion
Pricing comes increased concerns about traffic and parking on local
residential streets in neighborhoods just outside of the Central Busi-
ness District (CBD), as some drivers may seek to avoid paying the
congestion fee by parking outside the zone.
A residential parking permit system could make parking more accessible
for local residents, as well as yield benefits for pedestriansand 'other
local actors. Many neighborhoods with highway and public transit access
are already de facto park-and-ride destinations, limiting access to
street parking for local residents with cars. A well-designed residen-
tial parking permit system could help regulate street space to improve
parking access for local residents, integrate efforts to reduce air
pollution and emissions from circling cars, reduce congestion on resi-
dential streets, and address economic and racial equity concerns. In
addition to benefiting locals with cars through saved time and reduced
stress, New. Yorkers without personal vehicles would also benefit from
cleaner air, safer streets, and better organized public space.
Many other major cities, both nationally and internationally, have
implemented similar systems to regulate parking and traffic flow
throughout the city. This legislation allows the City of New York to
create a residential parking permit program anywhere in the city, with a
particular focus on studying and addressing the areas of Manhattan
outside of the central business district.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2022-23 - A. 10723 - referred to transportation
2024 - S. 9854 - REFERRED TO RULES/ A. 2784 (O'Donnell) - referred to
transportation
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
Potential additional revenue.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 2032,
when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed,
provided that any such local law or ordinance enacted pursuant to this
act shall remain in full force and effect only until December 1, 2032.