QUESTION
What can the City Council do to support federal efforts in regulating helicopters over New York City?
1:37:54
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53 sec
Daniel Wiley explains that a key effort is pushing for increased involvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to analyze and address the helicopter noise issue.
- There are radar coverage gaps below 1,500 feet due to tall buildings, making regulation difficult for NYC.
- A comprehensive solution will require action at both the state and federal levels since helicopters can reroute.
- Continued pressure and advocacy efforts are needed to prompt FAA and federal action on this matter.
Lincoln Restler
1:37:54
And just a question for for Dan, there anything we can do to support federal advocacy efforts in the congressman's leadership around regulating helicopters in New York City?
Daniel Wiley
1:38:05
Well, I think what we've introduced is trying to get the FAA more involved.
1:38:11
You know, there's an issue with under 1500 feet or 1200 feet, radar doesn't really cover because we have towers.
1:38:18
That's why it's not a good fit for New York City.
1:38:20
We've been we've been calling on FAA to do more, to analyze the problem, and and be a partner.
1:38:26
And, obviously, the largest solution is gonna have to come from both states and be a federal solution because, obviously, helicopters can find a another route in, but we have to address this locally here too.
1:38:42
So I think what everyone is doing, you gotta keep doing it and keep the pressure up.
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