§ 19-199.1 Master plan.
AC § 19-199.1
Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2025/062, 5/10/2025, eff. 11/6/2026. a. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Accessible pedestrian signal. The term "accessible pedestrian signal" means a device that communicates information about pedestrian signal timing in a nonvisual format. Bicycle network. The term "bicycle network" means a contiguous network of protected bicycle lanes, designated bicycle paths on bridges, off-street bicycle paths or trails, and shared streets. A bicycle network shall be connected by intersections with mixing zones, fully split phases, delayed turns, offset crossing designs, or similar street treatments designed to improve safety and reduce conflicts for all street users at intersections. Bicycle network connectivity index. The term "bicycle network connectivity index" means a figure measuring the extent and completeness of the bicycle network, based on the number of choices a cyclist has for turning from one bicycle route onto another, without leaving the overall network. Bicycle lane network coverage index. The term "bicycle lane network coverage index" means a numeric figure representing the percentage of residents of the city who reside within one mile of the bicycle lane network. Bus stop upgrades. The term "bus stop upgrades" means the addition to a bus stop of a bus shelter or bench and sign equipped with a system that conveys arrival times or other passenger information in real time. Daylighting. The term “daylighting” means street design elements for enhancing visibility of cross traffic and pedestrians for motorists approaching an intersection. Neighborhood tabulation area. The term “neighborhood tabulation area” means a geographical area defined by the department of city planning for the purposes of providing neighborhood-level data. Pedestrian space. The term "pedestrian space" means an area for pedestrian circulation, use, or enjoyment including, but not limited to, pedestrian plazas, curb extensions, sidewalks, safety islands, shared streets, and triangles, and which may contain amenities such as tables, seating, trees, plants, lighting, bike racks, or public art. Protected bicycle lane. The term "protected bicycle lane" means a portion of a street or intersection that is designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and that is separated from motorized vehicle traffic by physical barriers, or is an off-road or raised pathway. Protected bus lane. The term "protected bus lane" means a bus lane that is protected by physical barriers or is monitored by stationary or mobile bus lane photo devices that automatically produce an image of any vehicle that violates a bus lane restriction at the time of such violation. Shared street. The term "shared street" means a street designated by the department as such with recommended speed limits of five miles per hour and that allows use by motor vehicles, pedestrians, and individuals using bicycles. Significant injury. The term “significant injury” means any injury categorized as an “A” injury by the New York state department of motor vehicles, any injury that requires hospitalization, or any other injury as determined by the department. Traffic calming device. The term “traffic calming device” means a device, including but not limited to street redesigns, speed humps, neckdowns, and raised crosswalks, installed on a street and intended to slow, reduce, or alter motor vehicle traffic to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Transit signal priority. The term "transit signal priority" means technology capable of facilitating bus movements through intersections controlled by traffic signals. Underserved neighborhood tabulation area. The term “underserved neighborhood tabulation area” means a neighborhood tabulation area that has a high need for additional transportation infrastructure, as determined by the department, based on the safety needs of the neighborhood tabulation area relative to the neighborhood tabulation area’s existing transportation infrastructure. b. Master plan.
1.The department shall issue and implement a master plan for the use of streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian spaces every five years. In developing each such plan, the department shall prioritize and promote: (i) the safety of all street users; (ii) on-street priority for mass transit vehicles; (iii) the reduction of vehicle emissions; (iv) access for individuals with disabilities; and (v) equity in infrastructure investment.
2.By December 1, 2021 and by December 1 of every fifth year thereafter, the department shall issue such plan for the five-year period beginning January 1 of the following year.
3.Beginning with the master plan issued December 1, 2026, and for each master plan issued thereafter, such plan shall identify all underserved neighborhood tabulation areas and for each such area, describe future investments in such area so that it will no longer be an underserved neighborhood tabulation area. c. Benchmarks.
