Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jan 08, 2014 |
referred to transportation |
Jun 12, 2013 |
print number 1240b |
Jun 12, 2013 |
amend (t) and recommit to transportation |
Apr 26, 2013 |
print number 1240a |
Apr 26, 2013 |
amend and recommit to transportation |
Jan 09, 2013 |
referred to transportation |
Senate Bill S1240
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Transportation Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Bill Amendments
2013-S1240 - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Transportation
- Law Section:
- Public Authorities Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §1266-j, Pub Auth L
- Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:
-
S5506
2013-S1240 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S1240 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority rider's bill of rights PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill would require that the Metropolitan Transit Authority provide the public with a consumer bill of rights; this ensures that riders are provided with more information and that their interests in utilizing the public transport system are protected. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: This bill amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section, 1266-j, which implements the Metropolitan Transit Authority Rider's Bill of Rights. JUSTIFICATION: While the services and limitations of the Metropolitan Transit Authority have a large and significant effect on the day-to-day lives of millions of New Yorkers, the public has relatively little effect on MTA's decision making process. In addition, the public has relatively little knowledge of their rights as riders and while MTA has a method for submitting grievances, this
2013-S1240 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 1240 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sen. PERKINS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority rider's bill of rights THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1266-j to read as follows: S 1266-J. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RIDER'S BILL OF RIGHTS. ALL MEMBERS OF NEW YORK CITY'S TRANSIT RIDING PUBLIC HAVE THE RIGHT TO: 1. RELIABLE, ON-TIME, AFFORDABLE AND EFFICIENT TRANSIT. 2. ACCESS TO ACCURATE, REAL-TIME INFORMATION AND CLEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT WHEN TRAINS AND BUSES WILL ARRIVE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY SIGNIFICANT SERVICE DELAYS BEFORE SWIPING A METROCARD, OR UPON ARRIVAL AT A BUS STOP. IF A BUS, SUBWAY, OR COMMUTER RAIL TRAIN IS MORE THAN FIFTEEN MINUTES LATE, UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE VIA INTERNET, EMAIL OR TEXT MESSAGE TO SUBSCRIBERS, P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SUBWAY PLATFORMS, AND ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS ON COMMUTER RAIL PLATFORMS. 3. A MORE ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT SYSTEM, WITH LEVEL BOARDING FOR BUSES AND WORKING ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS WITHIN ALL SUBWAY STATIONS. 4. SAFE AND WELL-LIT SUBWAY AND BUS FACILITIES, WITH MTA EMPLOYEES ON HAND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESPOND IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. 5. CLEAN, REGULARLY MAINTAINED MTA FACILITIES INCLUDING SUBWAY STATIONS, SUBWAY CARS, BUSES AND BUS STOPS. 6. HELPFUL, COURTEOUS SERVICE FROM STATION AGENTS, BUS DRIVERS AND OTHER MTA EMPLOYEES. 7. TRANSPARENT AND EASILY-USED LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN RIDERS AND THE MTA WITH MECHANISMS IN PLACE TO ADDRESS RIDER CONCERNS AND EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
2013-S1240A - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Transportation
- Law Section:
- Public Authorities Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §1266-j, Pub Auth L
- Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:
-
S5506
2013-S1240A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S1240A TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority rider's bill of rights PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill would require that the Metropolitan Transit Authority provide the public with a consumer bill of rights; this ensures that riders are provided with more information and that their interests in utilizing the public transport system are protected. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: This bill amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section, 1266-j, which implements the Metropolitan Transit Authority Rider's Bill of Rights. JUSTIFICATION: While the services and limitations of the Metropolitan Transit Authority have a large and significant effect on the day-to-day lives of millions of New Yorkers, the public has relatively little effect on MTA's deci- sion making process. In addition, the public has relatively little know- ledge of their rights as riders and while MTA has a method for submit- ting grievances, this system needs to be modernized to ensure that riders have an effective way of communicating with MTA to address areas of improvement. This bill is a step in the right direction in ensuring
2013-S1240A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 1240--A 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sen. PERKINS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- commit- tee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom- mitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority rider's bill of rights THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1266-j to read as follows: S 1266-J. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RIDER'S BILL OF RIGHTS. 1. ALL USERS OF THE MASS TRANSIT FACILITIES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SHALL HAVE: (A) THE RIGHT TO SAFE, RELIABLE, AND CLEAN TRANSIT FACILITIES, INCLUD- ING TRAINS, BUSES, SUBWAY CARS, COMMUTER RAIL COACHES, TRANSIT STATIONS AND OTHER PASSENGER FACILITIES; (B) THE RIGHT TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AVAILABLE AT MULTI-TRAIN OR MULTI-BUS STATIONS OR STOPS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES; (C) THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED COURTEOUSLY, AND WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, FROM ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; (D) THE RIGHT TO REASONABLE EXPECTATIONS THAT TRAINS, BUSES, SUBWAYS OPERATED BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY WILL OPERATE ON TIME. IF A TRAIN, BUS, SUBWAY OR COMMUTER RAIL COACH IS SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED, UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE VIA INTER- NET, EMAIL OR TEXT MESSAGE TO MASS TRANSIT USERS, PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SUBWAY PLATFORMS, AND ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS ON STATIONS OR PLATFORMS; EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD03078-03-3
2013-S1240B (ACTIVE) - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Transportation
- Law Section:
- Public Authorities Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add §1266-j, Pub Auth L
- Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:
-
S5506
2013-S1240B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S1240B TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority pledge to customers PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill would require that the Metropolitan Transit Authority provide the public with a pledge to customers; this ensures that riders are provided with more information and that their interests in utilizing the public transport system are protected. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: This bill amends the Public Authorities Law by adding a new section, 1266-j, which implements the Metropolitan Transit Authority pledge to customers. JUSTIFICATION: While the services and limitations of the Metropolitan Transit Authority have a large and significant effect on the day-to-day lives of millions of New Yorkers, the public has relatively little effect on MIA's decision making process. in addition, the public has relatively little knowledge of their rights as riders and while MTA has a method for submitting grievances, this system needs to be modernized to ensure that riders have an effective way of communicating with MIA to address areas of improvement. This bill is a step in the right direction in ensuring better communication between the MTA and riders so that Our vibrant transit system remains
2013-S1240B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 1240--B 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sen. PERKINS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation -- commit- tee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recom- mitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to enacting the metropolitan transportation authority pledge to customers THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 1266-j to read as follows: S 1266-J. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PLEDGE TO CUSTOMERS. 1. A METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PLEDGE TO CUSTOMERS SHALL BE CREATED AND ADOPTED BY THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. A COPY OF SUCH PLEDGE SHALL BE POSTED ON THE WEB SITE OF THE AUTHORITY AND SHALL BE POSTED IN STATIONS WHERE THE AUTHORITY MAKES REGULAR POSTINGS. THE AUTHORITY SHALL POST THE PLEDGE IN THE LANGUAGE OR LANGUAGES IT DEEMS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. 2. THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PLEDGE TO CUSTOMERS SHALL BE IN THE FORM AND MANNER AS PRESCRIBED BY THE AUTHORITY, INCLUDE THE CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE AUTHORITY, AND INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: (A) A DESCRIPTION OF THE AUTHORITY'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE SERVICES; (B) A DESCRIPTION OF THE AUTHORITY'S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ON ITS SERVICES; (C) A COMMITMENT THAT EMPLOYEES WILL PROVIDE SERVICE IN A COURTEOUS MANNER; (D) A DESCRIPTION OF THE AUTHORITY'S COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN CLEAN STATIONS, FACILITIES, SUBWAYS AND BUSES; EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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