Senate bill · S10459 (2025-26)
Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by…
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Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices
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Summary
Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.
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Amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To authorize and empower the city of New York to establish a bike lane safety program that protects cyclists and holds encroaching motorists accountable through bike lane cameras and monetary penalties.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Transportation · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Transportation · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
Jabari Brisport, Jessica Ramos and 3 more on Agora
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The sponsor's argument
Why Erik Bottcher says this is needed
In the wake of unfortunate yet preventable cyclist fatalities in the city of New York, more must be done to enforce bicycle lane restrictions and ensure the safety of cyclists. Installing cameras on bike lanes will not only deter motor vehicles from encroaching on those lanes but also hold violators liable for violating local laws meant to protect cyclists. Given that this establishes a pilot program, cameras will be installed at no more than fifty lanes, and the city will submit a report on the results of the program. Cyclists should be allowed to ride on their designated lanes without fear of colliding with reckless motor- ists. With this additional enforcement mechanism in place, cyclists can ride more confidently on the bike lanes created and demarcated specif- ically for their use.
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Full history
- May 15, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
NY Senate