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Shining a Light on Albany’s Bus Camera Vote
A source sends along this roll call of the State Assembly transportation committee's vote on bus-mounted enforcement cameras. The names come from the official record; whether the record accurately reflects who raised a hand and who didn't is not certain, for reasons explained below. Note that the vote was on whether to table the bill, so "Yes" actually means "No" to better bus lane enforcement. You can match names to districts here.
June 19, 2008
Assembly Transpo Committee Kills Bus Lane Enforcement Bill
Legislation central to New York City's implementation of Bus Rapid Transit died in Albany yesterday, when the State Assembly transportation committee, chaired by Rochester Democrat David Gantt, defeated a bill authorizing bus-mounted enforcement cameras by a narrow 14-11 vote.
June 18, 2008
City Council Says “Yes” to Car-Free Bus Lanes. Now It’s Up to Albany.
State Assembly Transportation Committee to Decide Today Whether Bill Will Receive Floor Vote
June 17, 2008