Local law · Int 0864-2024
A study and report on the expansion of ferry service along the Rockaway Peninsula
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A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the expansion of ferry service along the Rockaway Peninsula
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation, in coordination with the New York City Economic Development Commission, to study and report on the feasibility of siting additional ferry terminals along the Rockaway Peninsula. Through the study, the Commissioner have to identify existing ferry terminals and potential locations for additional ferry terminals along the Rockaway Peninsula, with an emphasis on locations east of Beach 86th Street. The Commissioner would also have to identify local benefits of this additional siting, logistical challenges associated with this additional siting, and any solutions to these challenges. Lastly, the Commissioner would be required to estimate the costs associated with this siting. No later than 1 year after the effective date of this bill, the Commissioner would have to submit a report containing the findings of the study to the Speaker of the Council and the Mayor and post the report on the Department of Transportation’s website.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Cosponsors
Lincoln Restler, Jennifer Gutiérrez and 2 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic3
- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 10, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Sep 10, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Sep 10, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Sep 10, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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- May 16, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- May 16, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council