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Transportation & Environment
Request for a taxi stand at East 24th Street, west of Park Avenue South
WHEREAS, Credit Suisse has requested a taxi stand on the south side of 24th Street just west of Park Avenue South from 7:00 p.m. to 12 midnight from Monday through Friday; and
WHEREAS, This area is currently a “No Standing -Loading and Unloading” zone of approximately 75 feet (3-4 car lengths) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and
WHEREAS, There would be no additional spaces taken away and the addition of the stand would simply extend the hours of restricted parking; and
WHEREAS, 24th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South is primarily defined by Credit Suisse’s two office buildings; and
WHEREAS, They have hundreds of employees exiting their offices in the evenings and are concerned about their safety; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five posted signs for the change and no residents expressed concern and the 13th Police Precinct and the Taxi and Limousine Commission have given their approval; and
WHEREAS, Community Board Five will review consideration for expansion of the taxi stand after six months; therefore be it
RESOLVED, Community Board Five recommends approval of the application for a taxi stand of approximately 75 feet on the South Side of 24th Street just west of Park Avenue.
The above resolution passed with a vote of 26 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention.