This bill requires state and local transportation agencies to design all new or majorly reconstructed public roads - including those funded by federal and state money - to safely accommodate all users. Specifically, it mandates considering pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and public transit riders during planning, construction, and major rehabilitation (but not routine maintenance or resurfacing under 10 years). Agencies must incorporate "complete street" features like bike lanes and wider sidewalks where projects meet certain thresholds, such as a 10-year service life for resurfacing. The law applies to all projects overseen by the Department of Transportation and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Requires a local transportation regulatory agency to review school safety plans for traffic and transportation issues prior to the issuance of a building permit for a new school facility or the expansion or renovation of an existing school facility.
Requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.
Enables federal aid municipal street and highway funding for projects for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use notwithstanding the ten year service life requirement.
This bill requires all drivers to yield the right-of-way when a vehicle displaying a visible green or blue light approaches. It directly affects every motor vehicle operator on public roads by mandating that they immediately pull to the right edge of the roadway (or the nearest edge on multi-lane one-way streets), stop, and remain stopped until the vehicle with the green/blue light passes. The law specifies that the light must be visible under normal conditions and applies regardless of whether the approaching vehicle is an emergency vehicle or another authorized vehicle. The provision aims to improve safety for vehicles using these lights while maintaining the requirement that all drivers operate their vehicles with reasonable care.
Bill A 2638 establishes a dedicated "Long Island transportation account" within New York City's Transportation Assistance Fund. It directs 50% of specific tax revenues (from Section 1299-H of the tax law) to fund MTA operations, infrastructure, and toll reductions in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including projects connecting these counties to New York City. The account's funds cannot replace existing federal or state transportation funding and require unanimous approval from three MTA board members for use. This bill directly affects Long Island residents and MTA services in Nassau/Suffolk counties by creating a new funding stream for transportation needs.
Directs the public service commission to implement rules requiring public utility companies to remove or relocate their utility poles when necessary for road improvements.
This bill allocates $2 billion from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) existing 2025 state budget to fund highway and bridge projects across New York State. It directs these funds toward improving roads, highways, parkways, and bridges maintained by state, county, town, city, and village governments. The money will be immediately available for construction and repairs starting April 1, 2025, using MTA appropriations rather than new taxes.
This bill establishes new rules for electric mobility devices that exceed 20 mph (classified as "high-speed" devices), distinguishing them from slower personal assistive mobility devices. It requires high-speed devices to meet specific safety standards (including pedestrian collision mitigation and mandatory bells), prohibits universal chargers, and mandates registration for operation on public roads with speed limits under 40 mph. Owners must register these devices and comply with safety requirements, while manufacturers must provide operator manuals. The law applies directly to owners, operators, and manufacturers of high-speed electric mobility devices like e-scooters and e-skateboards.
Expands smart growth public infrastructure criteria to apply to the New York State urban development corporation; adds the additional criteria of promoting public transit ridership and ensuring existing transit riders are able to access employment opportunities and cultural and recreational amenities with ease through the construction of transit facilities protected from extreme weather and traffic violence less than one quarter of a mile walking distance to such opportunities and amenities.
