Int 1697-2017

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Subchapter 3 of title 19 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 19-188.1 to read as follows: � 19-188.1 Traffic control devices near schools. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Intersection. The term "intersection" has the meaning set forth in section 120 of the vehicle and traffic law. School. The term "school" means any buildings, grounds, facilities, property, or portion thereof in which educational instruction is provided to at least 250 students at or below the twelfth grade level. Traffic control device. The term "traffic control device" means a stop sign or traffic control signal. Traffic control signal. The term "traffic control signal" means any device, whether manually, electrically, or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed. b. The department shall install stop signs or traffic control signals at all intersections immediately adjacent to any school in order to control motor vehicle traffic on streets that abut such schools. The department shall determine which type of traffic control device is appropriate at such intersection based upon the volume of motor vehicle traffic and the sight-lines of persons crossing at such intersection. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. LS 404 August 31, 2017 15:05 GZ