Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilSep 26, 2024Result: passed
(40) (8) (0) (3)
Local law · Int 0346-2024
Pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way
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Latest action Oct 28, 2024
New York City Council
Summary
This bill would permit pedestrians to legally cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and allow for crossing against traffic signals. It would legalize the activity commonly referred to as “jaywalking” and specify that crossing against a traffic signal or crossing at any point outside of a crosswalk will not be a violation of the administrative code and therefore can no longer be the subject of a summons. The bill would also require the Department of Transportation to conduct an education effort regarding the rights and responsibilities of pedestrians and of operators of motor vehicles, bicycles, and other mobility devices on city roadways.
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Where it stands
Became law without the Mayor's signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Tiffany L. Cabán, Julie Won and 6 others
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- Democratic7
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureSep 10, 2024Result: passed
(6) (1) (0) (2)
Full history
- Oct 28, 2024
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Oct 26, 2024
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Sep 26, 2024
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Sep 26, 2024
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 12, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Council
NYC Council
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- Sep 10, 2024
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Sep 10, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Sep 10, 2024
Committee vote
This Introduction was Approved by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Sep 10, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Jun 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Jun 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council