Local law · Int 0228-2026
Requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation to install, each year, enough pedestrian lighting on at least 25 step streets to ensure that they are sufficiently lit for pedestrians. Once all step streets have sufficient lighting, the Commissioner may cease installing pedestrian lighting fixtures. Step streets are public, open-air staircases for pedestrians that connect two streets at different elevations.
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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
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Joann Ariola, Farah N. Louis and 7 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic8
- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council