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Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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| Jan 19, 2010 |
amended on third reading 1968a |
| Jan 06, 2010 |
ordered to third reading cal.175 returned to assembly died in senate |
| Jul 16, 2009 |
committed to rules |
| Jun 03, 2009 |
3rd reading cal.78 substituted for s1555 |
| Jun 02, 2009 |
referred to aging delivered to senate passed assembly |
| Apr 30, 2009 |
advanced to third reading cal.433 |
| Apr 28, 2009 |
reported |
| Feb 24, 2009 |
reported referred to ways and means |
| Jan 14, 2009 |
referred to aging |
Assembly Bill A1968
2009-2010 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
CLARK
Archive: Last Bill Status - On Floor Calendar
- 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
co-Sponsors
Audrey Pheffer
Michele Titus
Linda Rosenthal
Marcos Crespo
multi-Sponsors
George Amedore
Alec Brook-Krasny
Timothy P. Gordon
Margaret Markey
2009-A1968 - Details
2009-A1968 - Summary
Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a comprehensive study of mitigating dangers to senior citizens in any and all areas in which the survey indicates the need to take action; requires commissioner to report recommendations and findings to the legislature and the governor on or before April 1, 2012.
2009-A1968 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
1968
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 14, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. CLARK, PHEFFER, TITUS, ROSENTHAL -- Multi-Spon-
sored by -- M. of A. MARKEY, SWEENEY, WEINSTEIN -- read once and
referred to the Committee on Aging
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the department of transportation to
survey areas of the state with a high incidence of pedestrian acci-
dents involving senior citizens
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The department of transportation, in consultation with the
office for the aging, the department of motor vehicles, the governor's
traffic safety committee, local police agencies, and any other agency or
group the department of transportation deems necessary to enlist the aid
of, shall conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high
number of senior citizen residents and/or a high level of senior pedes-
trian traffic, and/or any incidence of senior citizen - motor vehicle
accidents.
S 2. The commissioner of the department of transportation shall,
utilizing the results of the survey required by section one of this act,
undertake a comprehensive study of the feasibility of methods of miti-
gating dangers to pedestrians in any and all areas in which the survey
required in section one of this act indicates such necessity. The study
shall include, but not be limited to, the feasibility of building safety
median islands permitting pedestrians to cross on two timing cycles;
retiming of traffic signals; installation of crossing signs; installa-
tion of pedestrian warning signs; lowering of vehicle speed limits; and
cost of implementing any recommendations emanating from the study.
S 3. The commissioner of transportation shall report study results and
make recommendations to the governor and legislature on or before April
1, 2011.
S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04980-01-9
co-Sponsors
Audrey Pheffer
Michele Titus
Linda Rosenthal
Marcos Crespo
multi-Sponsors
George Amedore
Alec Brook-Krasny
Timothy P. Gordon
Margaret Markey
2009-A1968A (ACTIVE) - Details
2009-A1968A (ACTIVE) - Summary
Authorizes department of transportation to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens; requires commissioner to undertake a comprehensive study of mitigating dangers to senior citizens in any and all areas in which the survey indicates the need to take action; requires commissioner to report recommendations and findings to the legislature and the governor on or before April 1, 2012.
2009-A1968A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:A1968A
TITLE OF BILL: An act in relation to authorizing the department of
transportation to survey areas of the state with a high incidence of
pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of this bill is to help
ensure the safety of senior citizens.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: This bill would require the
Department of Transportation. in consultation with the State Office
for the Aging, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Governor's
Traffic Safety Committee, local police agencies and any other groups
deemed necessary to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas of
high levels of.senior pedestrian traffic, and incidents of senior
citizen-motor vehicle accidents.
The Commissioner would be required to undertake a comprehensive study
of mitigating dangers to seniors in any and all areas in which the
survey indicates the needs to take action. The Commissioner would be
required to report to the Legislature recommendations and findings
regarding this issue on or before April 1, 2012.
EXISTING LAW: None.
JUSTIFICATION: Walking as a means of transportation is increasing in
2009-A1968A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
1968--A
Cal. No. 175
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 14, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. CLARK, PHEFFER, TITUS, ROSENTHAL -- Multi-Spon-
sored by -- M. of A. AMEDORE, BROOK-KRASNY, GORDON, MARKEY, SWEENEY,
WEINSTEIN -- read once and referred to the Committee on Aging --
reported from committee, advanced to a third reading, amended and
ordered reprinted, retaining its place on the order of third reading
AN ACT in relation to authorizing the department of transportation to
survey areas of the state with a high incidence of pedestrian acci-
dents involving senior citizens
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The department of transportation, in consultation with the
office for the aging, the department of motor vehicles, the governor's
traffic safety committee, local police agencies, and any other agency or
group the department of transportation deems necessary to enlist the aid
of, shall conduct a statewide survey to determine areas with a high
number of senior citizen residents and/or a high level of senior pedes-
trian traffic, and/or any incidence of senior citizen - motor vehicle
accidents.
S 2. The commissioner of the department of transportation shall,
utilizing the results of the survey required by section one of this act,
undertake a comprehensive study of the feasibility of methods of miti-
gating dangers to pedestrians in any and all areas in which the survey
required in section one of this act indicates such necessity. The study
shall include, but not be limited to, the feasibility of building safety
median islands permitting pedestrians to cross on two timing cycles;
retiming of traffic signals; installation of crossing signs; installa-
tion of pedestrian warning signs; lowering of vehicle speed limits; and
cost of implementing any recommendations emanating from the study.
S 3. The commissioner of transportation shall report study results and
make recommendations to the governor and legislature on or before April
1, 2012.
S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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