REMARKS
Overview of City of Yes parking requirement modifications
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Council Member Kevin Riley introduces the council's response to the City of Yes proposal for eliminating parking requirements citywide. He emphasizes that access to parking and car transportation varies across New York City, with some areas poorly served by public transportation.
- Riley argues that residents in areas with poor public transportation should not be penalized
- He shares his personal experience living in an area where a car is necessary for daily activities
- The council's modifications aim to reflect the reality of constituents' needs
Kevin Riley
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Next, we will talk about the council's response to the city of YES for housing opportunity proposal for the elimination of all parking requirements and citywide.
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First, we must recognize the importance of access to parking and car transportation varies across New York City.
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New York City is a very large city, and some areas of the city are not well serviced by public transportation.
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I'll say that one more time because a lot of people don't understand that.
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New York City is a very large city, and some areas of the city are not well serviced by public transportation.
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Is this fair?
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No.
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Should residents in this badly serviced areas be penalized further?
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No.
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I live in one of these areas.
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You need a car to get groceries, grab coffee or go to the doctor, and bring your kids to the park or a play date.
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Our modifications reflect this reality, our constituents' reality.
