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Frequently Asked Questions

Bikes in Buildings  
Commonly asked questions about the Bicycle Access to Office Buildings Law which goes into effect on December 11, 2009. The Law only applies to commercial office buildings with at least one freight elevator. It does not apply to residential buildings.

Subway and Bus Information  
Learn about subways and buses operated by the MTA and about MetroCards.

Ferry Information
Information on the Staten Island Ferry and other ferries in New York Harbor.

Taxi Information
Information on taxis, taxi stands, and taxi relief stands.

Bridge Information
Find out which agency has jurisdiction over which bridges, which bridges accept E-Z Pass, how the movable bridges are opened, and more.

Traffic Enforcement, Parking Tickets, Parking Meters and Towed Vehicle Information
Information about traffic agents, parking tickets, towing of cars, broken parking meters, and parking permits at municipal parking facilities.

Slowing Down Traffic: Traffic Calming Information
Learn about speed bumps and speed humps, and how to request a mid-block crosswalk.

Traffic Signal Information
Learn how traffic signals work, how to report a broken signal, the criteria for installing a new signal, and about the Red Light Camera Program.

Safety Education
Learn about speed limits, safety seats and safety belts, and the rules about bicycle helmets.

Street and Roadway
Information on how road construction is scheduled, how to identify different kinds of street defects such as potholes and cave-ins, why property owners are responsible for repairing sidewalks, and other topics.

Sidewalk Issues
Information for property owners on their responsibilities for sidewalk repairs, how to respond to a sidewalk violation, what to do about problems with trees. Information on how to identify and contact property owners.

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