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Albany County committee advances local-law proposal to set minimum passing distance for vehicles
Summary
Committee considered Local Law T (2024) to amend chapter 288 of the county code to establish a minimum passing distance for motorists; sponsor highlighted public support and said outreach and education (signage, driver education, bicycle-club collaboration) would accompany the law. The transcript does not record a clear final roll-call tally for this item.
The Public Safety Committee took up Local Law T for 2024, a county proposal to amend chapter 288 of the Albany County code to establish a minimum passing distance for motor vehicles.
The sponsor (Lorelei) told the committee the change recognizes the needs of multiple road users and noted three public speakers had urged passage during a legislative hearing. "We've…
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