Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

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 PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1180 Oversight - Streets Plan Update- Assessing the State of the Streets Plan in 2026.
    Oversight
  2. 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 crosswalks
    Introduction
  3. 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 program
    Introduction
  4. Int 0163-2026 A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the feasibility of providing ferry service to Inwood
    Introduction
  5. 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 school
    Introduction
  6. 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 signs
    Introduction
  7. 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 cafes
    Introduction
  8. 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 applications
    Introduction
  9. 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 cafes
    Introduction
  10. 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 intersections
    Introduction
  11. T2026-1338 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the expansion of pedestrian space
    Introduction