Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
Describes the role of the ignition interlock monitor as well as requirements of people charged with violations that require the installation of an ignition interlock device to comply with court orders.
S 3639, "Nick's Law," increases penalties for drivers who flee the scene of an accident resulting in death. It upgrades the offense to a class B felony (with fines of $2,000-$30,000) instead of a lower misdemeanor, directly affecting drivers who leave such accidents without reporting. The bill also adjusts court procedures for adolescent offenders charged with this specific hit-and-run, requiring additional factors to be considered before transferring cases to family court. These changes aim to strengthen accountability for leaving death-related accident scenes.
This bill directs the state comptroller to provide loans to specific transportation accounts, including those for transit authorities, railroads, and public transportation systems. It also authorizes a transfer of up to $48.85 million from the general fund to the MTA financial assistance fund and mobility tax trust account by March 31, 2027. The legislation takes effect immediately but will automatically be repealed once the official 2026-2027 budget is enacted.
Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.
Establishes a public transportation expansion fund for the purpose of ensuring access to public transportation for publicly funded economic development projects.
Requires motor carriers that operate charter buses to have pre-trip safety briefings on the mandatory use of safety belts by passengers and fines for such violations.
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.
Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal to ensure all vehicular traffic is stopped while pedestrians are crossing in the same intersection.
S 3134 requires New York's Department of Transportation to create a toll-free hotline and website where drivers can report potholes and road defects on state highways, bridges, and other state-maintained roads. The website must display reported locations on a map, update the map every five days, and retain records for one year, while allowing anonymous reporting or contact information submission. It also mandates coordination with the Thruway Authority for highway defects and sharing reports with local officials for county and town roads. This system directly affects motorists reporting issues and the Department of Transportation, which must implement and maintain the reporting platform.
