New York A08196 requires local community review and approval for electric scooter programs and infrastructure in cities with a population of one.

New York A08196 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require local community review and approval before implementing electric scooter programs and installing electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill mandates that the proposed program or site plan be submitted to the community board for review, and a public hearing must be held with a formal written recommendation issued. The relevant city agency must consider this recommendation before approving or issuing any permit.

New York A08196 requires local community review and approval for electric scooter programs and infrastructure in cities with a population of one.

New York A08196 amends the vehicle and traffic law to require local community review and approval before implementing electric scooter programs and installing electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more. The bill mandates that the proposed program or site plan be submitted to the community board for review, and a public hearing must be held with a formal written recommendation issued. The relevant city agency must consider this recommendation before approving or issuing any permit.