Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(7) (1) (0) (0)
Local law · Int 1233-2025
The planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic
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Latest action Jan 20, 2026
New York City Council
Sponsor
Erik D. Bottcher
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to build any new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic to accommodate the planting of trees and other vegetation, based on feasibility determinations made by DOT, in consultation with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). DPR would be required to plant, or permit to be planted, trees and other vegetation in the new medians accordingly. DOT would also be required to post information online regarding the long-term cleaning and maintenance responsibilities of such medians.
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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
Shekar Krishnan, Chi A. Ossé and 7 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
- Republican1
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- Shekar Krishnan
- Chi A. Ossé
- Justin L. Brannan
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Robert F. Holden
- Chris Banks
- Frank Morano
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Recorded votes
Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed
(43) (5) (0) (3)
Full history
- Jan 20, 2026
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
- Jan 17, 2026
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
- Dec 18, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Dec 18, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.
NYC Council
- Dec 18, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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- Dec 18, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Dec 18, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Dec 18, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 1, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Oct 1, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NYC Council