Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
TL;DR
The Transportation Committee reviewed New York City's Streets Plan progress and introduced 10 new bills focused on pedestrian safety, bike infrastructure, and street accessibility. The proposals include solar-powered crosswalks, expanded bike parking, bilingual street signs, and safer intersections near schools, reflecting a priority on making streets more walkable and equitable across the city.
Key Decisions
- Streets Plan Update 2026 Oversight Review Reviewed
- Solar-Powered Crosswalks Installation Introduced
- Bicycle Parking Station Expansion Introduced
- School Safety Traffic Calming Devices (Faster Installation Timeline) Introduced
- Curb Extensions at Dangerous Intersections (Safety Measure) Introduced
Agenda
- T2026-1180 Oversight - Streets Plan Update- Assessing the State of the Streets Plan in 2026.Oversight
- Int 0013-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of solar-powered crosswalksIntroduction
- Int 0093-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station programIntroduction
- Int 0163-2026 A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the feasibility of providing ferry service to InwoodIntroduction
- Int 0202-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a schoolIntroduction
- Int 0310-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install bilingual street name signsIntroduction
- Int 0655-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafesIntroduction
- Int 0628-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applicationsIntroduction
- T2026-1336 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafesIntroduction
- T2026-1335 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring curb extensions at certain dangerous intersectionsIntroduction
- T2026-1338 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the expansion of pedestrian spaceIntroduction