New bill adds urgency to pothole filling

Photo by Tess McRae of the Queens Chronicle.

City Councilmember Costas Constantinides introduced a new bill this week that would require potholes to be filled within five days of being reported to 311 if passed.

“This bill is, at its heart, a good government bill,” Costa said at a press conference held at the intersection of Hoyt Ave. and 31 Street last Friday, according to The Queens Chronicle. “It will give peace of mind to those that call 311 that potholes will be repaired within a five-day time frame demonstrating our responsiveness to their call. The Department of Transportation data shows that we have been able to fill potholes effectively despite the harsh winter. Intro. 53 would codify good practices and set our expectations high for years to come.”

The bill, Intro. 53, is Constantinides’ first to date since taking office in January, and was announced in conjunction with two other bills, including one that would require all public waste receptacles to be emptied daily.