New York City Council
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sep 10, 2024
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10:00 AM
9 min
Summary
A vote. The committee passes two bills:
- Intro 346-A to decriminalize jaywalking and require the Department of Transportation to conduct street safety education.
- Intro 746-A to improve paid medians with vegetation and stormwater management features.
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Chair Brooks-Powers introduces and explains proposed introductions 346-A and 746-A
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Chair of the Committee on Transportation Infrastructure, introduces two proposed introductions: 346-A regarding pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way, and 746-A concerning the improvement …
0:00:27
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3 min
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse urges support for Intro 346-A to decriminalize jaywalking
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a registered nurse, advocates for the passage of Intro 346-A, which aims to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City. She emphasizes that the bill addresses racial …
0:03:51
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152 sec
Joann Ariola explains her votes on Intros 346-A and 746-A
Council Member Joann Ariola explains her reasons for voting against both Intro 346-A and Intro 746-A. She expresses concerns about pedestrian safety and the city's ability to maintain new infrastructure. …
0:07:26
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74 sec
Vote outcome on proposed introductions 346-A and 746-A
The committee voted on two proposed introductions: 346-A regarding pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way, and 746-A concerning the improvement of paid medians. The vote resulted in both items …
0:08:43
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18 sec