Notification and community input regarding designation of, removal of and changes to open streets

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Transportation to provide notice to affected council members, community boards and community organizations at least 60 days prior to any designation of, permanent removal of or permanent changes to opens streets, and after such notice allow at least four weeks to accept comments from the affected community and at least two weeks in which to consider such comments. The Department of Transportation would then be required to summarize and respond to such comments at least one week before implementation. In addition, it would require notice to affected council members, community boards and community organizations of any temporary changes to or suspensions of open streets.

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Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Full history

1. Jan 29, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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2. Jan 29, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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