Pilot Programs

RCNY tit. 35, ch. 52, subch. C

in effect

35 RCNY § 52-21 Scope of this Subchapter.

§ 52-21 Scope of this Subchapter. (a) As part of the development and implementation of a broad public transportation policy, Section 2303(b)(9) of the Charter charges the Commission to encourage and provide for innovation and experimentation in relation to the type and design of equipment, modes of service, and manner of operation. Such experimentation through pilot programs may, for limited purposes and limited periods of time, depart from the requirements established in these Rules. (b) This chapter provides a regularized and transparent process for the review, approval, implementation and evaluation of proposed pilot programs.

35 RCNY § 52-22 Penalties.

§ 52-22 Penalties. This Subchapter is informational in nature and does not provide for any penalties.

35 RCNY § 52-23 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter.

§ 52-23 Definitions Specific to this Subchapter. [Reserved.]

35 RCNY § 52-24 Submission of Proposals.

§ 52-24 Submission of Proposals. (a) Any person or entity may propose a pilot program in writing to the Chairperson for purposes of testing and evaluating a proposed innovation. (b) Proposals for a pilot program must include the following: (1) A statement of the purpose or value of the proposed innovation; (2) A detailed description of the proposed innovation, including, as appropriate, diagrams, blueprints or images; (3) Information regarding the use of the proposed innovation in other jurisdictions; (4) Estimates of any cost and revenue impact of the proposed innovation on affected Licensee groups such as drivers and vehicle owners, on the Commission and the City, and on the public; (5) A description of the different ways in which the proposed innovation would depart from otherwise applicable requirements, including these Rules; (6) A description of any effect the pilot program would have on the safety of operations involved in the pilot program; (7) The proposed duration of the pilot program; (8) The number of pilot program participants necessary to achieve the purpose of the proposed pilot program; and (9) The criteria by which the value of the innovation can be measured after implementation of the pilot program, such as cost, customer satisfaction, Licensee satisfaction, environmental impact, and safety.

35 RCNY § 52-25 Initial Review of Proposed Pilot Programs.

§ 52-25 Initial Review of Proposed Pilot Programs. (a) Initial Review By Chairperson. The Chairperson will perform the initial review of all pilot program proposals. The Chairperson is authorized to assemble any information, from any source, that he or she determines to be useful to the Commission in reviewing the proposal. (b) Request for Modification or Resubmission. The Chairperson may request that the proposal be modified or resubmitted to include additional information, evaluations, and inspection of prototypes, tests or other processes of any kind that may assist in the review of the proposal. The Chairperson may issue such request to the person or entity proposing the pilot program or to any other person or entity. (c) Forward Proposed Pilot Program to Commission. The Chairperson will forward a proposed pilot program to the Commission within 60 days of receipt of a completed proposal. However, during the 60-day period, the Chairperson may extend the time for forwarding the proposed pilot program.

35 RCNY § 52-26 Commission Review and Grounds for Rejection.

§ 52-26 Commission Review and Grounds for Rejection. (a) Consideration By Commission. The Commission will consider all proposed pilot programs forwarded by the Chairperson and will approve or reject such programs. (b) Grounds for Rejection. Grounds for rejection include but are not limited to the following: (1) The merits of the proposal; (2) The administrative ability of the Commission or its staff to implement, monitor, or evaluate the proposed pilot program.

35 RCNY § 52-27 Commission Approval of Proposal for Pilot Program.

§ 52-27 Commission Approval of Proposal for Pilot Program. (a) Resolution of Approval. Any proposed pilot program approved by the Commission will be approved by Resolution of Approval. (b) Contents of Resolution. Each Resolution of Approval will establish the terms governing the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the proposed pilot program, including but not limited to the following: (1) The duration of the pilot program; (2) An implementation and evaluation schedule for the pilot program, including a deadline for a final report from the Chairperson to the Commission and a deadline for initiating rulemaking action to implement changes in the Commission's rules. These should be based on the outcome of the pilot program so that the proposed innovation may continue without interruption if the Commission determines that such continuation is warranted; (3) The minimum and maximum number of the pilot program's participants, if any; (4) A description of the means by which the public will be notified of the proposed pilot program; (5) A description of the process for selecting the participants in the pilot program; (6) A statement whether a safety evaluation of the proposed pilot program will be required before or during implementation of the pilot program and, if so, a statement of how and by whom such safety evaluation must be conducted; (7) A statement that the pilot program participants must enter into binding agreements with the Chairperson on behalf of the Commission; (8) An enumeration of the criteria to be used in evaluating the proposed innovation during and after implementation of the pilot program; and (9) A description of any reporting requirements during and after the completion of the pilot program, including reports from the pilot program participants to the Chairperson and from the Chairperson to the Commission.

35 RCNY § 52-28 Agreements Between the Commission and the Pilot Program Participants.

§ 52-28 Agreements Between the Commission and the Pilot Program Participants. (a) Agreement(s) Required. All persons or entities participating in any pilot program approved by the Commission must enter into an agreement with the Chairperson on behalf of the Commission. This agreement will govern the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of the pilot program consistent with the terms of the Commission's Resolution of approval. (b) Differing Agreement(s). Where a pilot program involves more than one participant, the Chairperson will determine whether the participants must enter into identical or differing agreements. (c) Approval by Corporation Counsel. Agreements made under this section will be subject to approval as to form by the Corporation Counsel pursuant to Section 394(b) of the Charter.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-65442Fetched: 10/24/2026