Watchdog Group Wants Hochul to Veto Bus Lane Parking Mulligan - Streetsblog New York City

"The group, Reinvent Albany, said in a statement that it "strongly opposes" the bill - S7785/ A8843 - because it "arbitrarily exempts a group of motorists from a societally beneficial law solely because of where they live." "This carve-out is unfair to other motorists and bus riders and is not justified by the facts presented by its proponents," the group said."

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"The bill excludes vehicles on roads of cooperative housing developments containing Mitchell-Lama housing with at least 10,000 units from bus lane enforcement. It was sponsored by state Sen. Jamaal Bailey and Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, both of the Bronx, and passed both houses during the 2025 legislative session. According to the sponsors, Co-op City residents say the unique street layout of the neighborhood makes it difficult to avoid brief stops in no-standing zones."

Streetsblog seeks tax-deductible donations to support reporters and editors who promote ending car dependency and offers a special fundraiser gift. Reinvent Albany urges Gov. Hochul to veto S7785/A8843, arguing it arbitrarily exempts Co-op City motorists from bus lane enforcement and unfairly benefits residents based on location. The bill would exclude vehicles on roads of cooperative developments with Mitchell-Lama housing of at least 10,000 units. Sponsors say Co-op City street layouts force brief stops in no-standing zones and that automated tickets penalize residents where bus lanes are poorly marked. State law prohibits parking in bus lanes and automated enforcement has been shown to speed bus service.

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