Relates to consolidated local highway assistance payments ("CHIPS")
This bill (A 7540) redirects funds from the Consolidated Local Highway Assistance Program (CHIPS) specifically for bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other paved multi-use trails not on the state highway system. It requires these trails to be within or connected to local highway right-of-way and meet defined specifications (e.g., minimum 6-foot width for Greenway trails). The policy directly affects local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) that maintain non-state highways and trails, allowing them to use CHIPS funds for constructing or maintaining these non-motorized infrastructure projects. The bill updates existing highway law to explicitly include these trail types under CHIPS funding eligibility.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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