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What is NYC AC § 28-504.1.2.2?

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This section outlines the requirements for a bicycle access plan that must be completed using a form provided by the Department of Transportation. The plan includes provisions for freight elevators, designated routes, building entrances, and tenant responsibilities regarding bicycle storage. Applies to building owners with tenants who use bicycles.

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§ 28-504.1.2.2 Contents of plan.

AC § 28-504.1.2.2

A bicycle access plan shall be completed on a form provided by the department of transportation and shall include, at a minimum: 1. Provisions for at least one freight elevator to satisfy each of the following conditions: 1.1. Such elevator will be made available for bicycle access for each building tenant or subtenant, and employees thereof, during the regular operating hours of such elevator; 1.2. Bicycles will be allowed to be transported to and from such elevator along each route that is used to transport freight to and from such elevator, to the extent practicable and where such routes do not present substantial safety risks; 1.3. No escort by building personnel will be required for a person transporting a bicycle to or from such elevator if no such escort is required when a person is transporting freight to or from such elevator; and 1.4. A person transporting a bicycle to or from such elevator, and any package or other material in such person's possession, shall be subject to the same or substantially similar security measures applicable to other persons entering such building or such elevator; 2. Provisions allowing bicycles to be brought in or out of such building using one or more designated passenger elevators at any time when no freight elevator satisfying the conditions of item 1 is operational; 3. The location of building entrances; 4. The route to freight elevators that accommodate bicycle access; 5. The route to a designated area for bicycle parking on an accessible level if such bicycle parking is made available; 6. A notice to tenants and subtenants informing them of their responsibilities in regards to bicycle storage; and 7. Such other information as the department of transportation may require. (Am. L.L. 2016/105, 9/28/2016, eff. 9/28/2016; Am. L.L. 2016/107, 9/28/2016, eff. 9/28/2016; Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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