Local law · Int 1043-2026
Illuminating pathways under elevated structures
New York City Council
Sponsor: Ty Hankerson (Council Member, District 28, Democratic)
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to illuminating pathways under elevated structures
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Summary
This bill would require the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to regularly study lighting conditions under elevated structures and, if there is insufficient lighting, install pedestrian lighting fixtures to sufficiently light the sidewalk underneath the structure, if feasible. This bill would also require DOT to report on lighting conditions and the installation of lighting.
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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
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Cosponsors
11
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic8
- Republican3
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Full history
- Sep 10, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 10, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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Read the record
- Official record (opens in a new tab) The authoritative record on the NYC Council's Legistar.