Int. No. 1072
By Council Members Menchaca, Reynoso, Lander, Levin, Rosenthal, Constantinides, Rodriguez, Mendez, Rose, Johnson and Richards
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bicyclists following pedestrian control signals
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Subchapter 3 of chapter 1 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding new section 19-195 to read as follows:
§ 19-195 Bicyclist rights and duties at an intersection. a. Definition. For purposes of this section:
Crosswalk. The term “crosswalk” means that part of a roadway, whether marked or unmarked, which is included within the extension of the sidewalk lines between opposite sides of the roadway at an intersection.
Intersection. The term “intersection” means the same as such term is defined in section 120 of the vehicle and traffic law or successor provision.
Pedestrian. The term “pedestrian” means the same as such term is defined in section 130 of the vehicle and traffic law or successor provision.
b. A person operating a bicycle while crossing a roadway at an intersection shall follow pedestrian control signals when such signals supersede traffic control signals pursuant to local law, rule or regulation, except that such person shall yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
c. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to effectuate this section.
§ 2. This local law takes effect 120 days after it becomes law, except that the commissioner shall take such measures as are necessary for the implementation of this local law, including the promulgation of rules, prior to such date.
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