Int. No. 1375
By Council Members Brewer, Cabán and Restler
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Subchapter 2 of chapter 1 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-175.9 to read as follows:
§ 19-175.9 Bicycle parking station program. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Bicycle parking station. The term “bicycle parking station” means a facility for storing bicycles in the curbside lane of a street, and that is either class 1 bicycle storage or class 2 bicycle storage.
Class 1 bicycle storage. The term “class 1 bicycle storage” means any enclosed facility that protects an entire bicycle, its components, and its accessories against theft and inclement weather, including wind-driven rain, and may be secured from the outside with a lock or other device.
Class 2 bicycle storage. The term “class 2 bicycle storage” means any open-air facility that permits the locking of a bicycle frame and one wheel to a corral or rack and supports the bicycle in a stable position without damage to its wheels, frame, or other components.
Commercial corridor. The term “commercial corridor” means a block located within a commercial district or overlay, as established by the New York city zoning resolution.
Food delivery worker. The term “food delivery worker” has the same meaning as set forth in section 20-1501.
Third-party courier service. The term “third-party courier service” has the same meaning as set forth in section 20-1501.
Third-party food delivery service. The term “third-party food delivery service” has the same meaning as set forth in section 20-1501.
b. Identification of locations and installation. 1. Within 1 year after the effective date of the local law that added this section, the commissioner shall identify:
(a) At least 5,000 locations within the city as potential sites for bicycle parking stations; and
(b) Of such 5,000 locations, at least 2,000 locations within commercial corridors.
2. Following such identification, the commissioner shall, on an annual basis for 5 years:
(a) Install bicycle parking stations at no fewer than 1,000 locations identified by the commissioner under subparagraph (a) of paragraph 1 of this subdivision; and
(b) Of such 1,000 locations, install bicycle parking stations at no fewer than 400 locations within commercial corridors identified by the commissioner under subparagraph (b) of paragraph 1 of this subdivision.
c. Identification inquiry. 1. In identifying potential locations for bicycle parking stations under subparagraph (a) of paragraph 1 of subdivision b of this section, the commissioner shall take factors into account, such as:
(a) Whether there are boroughs, communities, or high-traffic areas that are underserved by bicycle parking infrastructure, including any community that is 1 mile or more from a subway stop;
(b) The proximity to any existing or planned bicycle lanes;
(c) Whether the commissioner expects the potential bicycle parking station to be used primarily in connection with business or personal trips;
(d) Whether the potential bicycle parking station may alleviate sidewalk or curb congestion caused by improperly stored bicycles;
(e) Whether the potential location would be better served by class 1 bicycle storage or class 2 bicycle storage; and
(f) Whether there are any community partners capable and willing to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of the potential bicycle parking station.
2. In identifying potential locations for bicycle parking stations under subparagraph (a) of paragraph 1 of subdivision b of this section, the commissioner shall also solicit and consider input from interested parties, including but not limited to elected officials, community boards, business improvement districts, and delivery worker advocacy groups. To the extent feasible, the commissioner shall additionally take into account publicly available data from third-party food delivery services and third-party courier services on locations in the city frequently visited by food delivery workers.
d. Map. The commissioner shall post and maintain on the department’s website a map that displays the locations of all bicycle parking stations installed or maintained by the department, whether pursuant to this section or otherwise, disaggregated by community district and council district.
§ 2. Reporting on bicycle parking station program. a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
Bicycle parking station. The term “bicycle parking station” means a facility for storing bicycles in the curbside lane of a street, and that is either class 1 bicycle storage or class 2 bicycle storage.
City. The term “city” means the city of New York.
Class 1 bicycle storage. The term “class 1 bicycle storage” means any enclosed facility that protects an entire bicycle, its components, and its accessories against theft and inclement weather, including wind-driven rain, and may be secured from the outside with a lock or other device.
Class 2 bicycle storage. The term “class 2 bicycle storage” means any open-air facility that permits the locking of a bicycle frame and one wheel to a corral or rack and supports the bicycle in a stable position without damage to its wheels, frame, or other components.
Commissioner. The term “commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation.
Department. The term “department” means the department of transportation.
b. Report. Within 6 years after the effective date of this local law, the commissioner shall submit to the speaker of the council and the mayor, and post on the department’s website, a report analyzing the status of the department’s bicycle parking station program. Such report shall include, but need not be limited to, a detailed assessment of such program, addressing cost; funding sources for such program, including but not limited to city, New York state, and federal sources; and recommendations for improvements to such program.
§ 3. This local law takes effect immediately.
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