A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the expansion of pedestrian space

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to include in its next streets master plan, to be issued on December 1, 2026, a benchmark to expand pedestrian space by 1 million square feet per year for the next 5 years. The bill would require DOT to prioritize expanding pedestrian space in the areas around bus stops and subway stations that have the highest rates of pedestrian traffic.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council