Senate Bill S5187A

Signed By Governor
2015-2016 Legislative Session

Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry

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  • Introduced
    • In Committee Assembly
    • In Committee Senate
    • On Floor Calendar Assembly
    • On Floor Calendar Senate
    • Passed Assembly
    • Passed Senate
  • Delivered to Governor
  • Signed By Governor

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2015-S5187 - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A7436
Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add §1640-o, V & T L

2015-S5187 - Summary

Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry.

2015-S5187 - Sponsor Memo

2015-S5187 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  5187

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               May 6, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  STEWART-COUSINS -- read twice and ordered printed,
  and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the residen-
  tial parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry  in  the  county  of
  Westchester;  and  providing  for  the  repeal of such provisions upon
  expiration thereof

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature finds that
on  street  parking  in  certain residential districts in the village of
Dobbs Ferry, Westchester county which are proximate to the  Dobbs  Ferry
Train  Station  have  been  unduly  burdened by commuters, thus limiting
access to said parking for neighborhood residents. The provision  of  on
street  parking  permits for the identified residential districts in the
village of Dobbs Ferry, Westchester county would serve to provide neigh-
borhood residents the opportunity to park adjacent to their  homes.  The
legislature,  therefore,  hereby  declares  the necessity of this act to
authorize the village of Dobbs Ferry  to  adopt  a  residential  parking
system in accordance with the provisions of this act.
  S  2.  The  vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section
1640-o to read as follows:
  S 1640-O. RESIDENTIAL PARKING SYSTEM IN THE VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY  IN
THE  COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 1. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF ANY LAW
TO THE CONTRARY, THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY MAY, BY
ADOPTION OF A LOCAL LAW OR ORDINANCE, PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENTIAL  PARKING
PERMIT  SYSTEM  AND  FIX  AND  REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF FEES APPLICABLE TO
PARKING WITHIN THE AREA IN WHICH SUCH PARKING SYSTEM  IS  IN  EFFECT  IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
  2.  SUCH  RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM MAY ONLY BE ESTABLISHED IN
THE VILLAGE OF DOBBS FERRY WITHIN THE AREA OF THE VILLAGE CONSISTING  OF
THE FOLLOWING ROADWAYS:

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD10886-01-5
              

2015-S5187A (ACTIVE) - Details

See Assembly Version of this Bill:
A7436
Law Section:
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Laws Affected:
Add §1640-o, V & T L

2015-S5187A (ACTIVE) - Summary

Authorizes a residential parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry.

2015-S5187A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2015-S5187A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 5187--A
    Cal. No. 740

                       2015-2016 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               May 6, 2015
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  STEWART-COUSINS -- read twice and ordered printed,
  and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation --
  reported favorably from said committee, ordered to  first  and  second
  report,  ordered  to  a  third reading, amended and ordered reprinted,
  retaining its place in the order of third reading

AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the residen-
  tial parking system in the village of Dobbs Ferry  in  the  county  of
  Westchester;  and  providing  for  the  repeal of such provisions upon
  expiration thereof

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  Legislative  findings and intent.   The legislature finds
that the village of Dobbs Ferry encompasses approximately 3  miles,  has
over  11,000  residents and has within its boundaries a railroad station
maintained and operated by the Metro North division of the  Metropolitan
Transportation  Authority.  The  Dobbs  Ferry  Station  attracts a large
number of commuters and travelers  from  outside  of  the  village.  The
station generates significant traffic and congestion and while there are
public and private off-street parking areas, commuters and train passen-
gers park on local streets adjoining the station. The residential neigh-
borhoods  adjoining  the  train  station  are among Dobbs Ferry's oldest
neighborhoods and lack sufficient  off-street  parking  to  serve  local
residents.  Many  homes lack adequate off-street parking. The additional
burden of commuter parking has resulted in traffic  hazards,  congestion
and  air and noise pollution. In addition the overflow of commuter park-
ing on the residential streets poses a hazard to residents and pedestri-
ans in the area.
  The legislature further finds that a residential parking  system  will
reduce such hazards and will reduce pollution levels as well. The legis-
lature  therefore  declares  the  necessity of this act to authorize the

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD10886-05-5
              

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