Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6743: Relates to the service life requirement for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables federal funding for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure by waiving service life requirements, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5671: Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges on freight rail tracks, and requires the installation of positive train control systems

Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires heat safety gauges and positive train control systems, directly enhancing workplace safety for rail workers per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety equipment installation on rail infrastructure, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7336: Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer

Permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York city for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPermits photo speed cameras for license plate enforcement and school zone safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2374: Provides for funding for the consolidated local street and highway improvement program

This bill redirects 4% of online sales tax revenue - including taxes collected from marketplace providers like Amazon - to fund local street and highway projects through the CHIPS program. It requires the comptroller to deposit these funds into a dedicated infrastructure account before distributing other tax funds. The program directly supports local governments undertaking road and highway improvements, using revenue generated from online retail transactions. The funding mechanism is effective January 1, 2026, and expires three years later. (Note: CHIPS = Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 4% of online sales tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects via dedicated account, directly allocating tax funds to public works programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects 4% online sales tax to fund local street/highway projects via CHIPS program, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3804: Establishes a state high speed rail planning board

Establishes a state high speed rail planning board; requires the planning board to report to the governor and legislature two years from the effective date with a plan for financing of high speed rail and the organizational entity which would oversee and operate New York's high speed rail program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes planning board for high-speed rail infrastructure, directly advancing public transit expansion and transportation system development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1973: Allows non-public schools to apply for school zone speed limits

This bill expands existing school zone speed limit provisions to include non-public schools. It allows non-public schools to apply for reduced speed limits of 15 mph (down from the standard 25 mph minimum) for up to 1,320 feet along roads directly adjacent to the school building, entrance, or exit. The change modifies New York's vehicle and traffic law to explicitly define "school" as covering non-public institutions, aligning their eligibility with public schools for these safety zones. This policy change affects non-public schools seeking lower speed limits on nearby roads, without altering the existing engineering requirements for establishing such limits.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands school zone speed limits to non-public schools, enhancing road safety through lower speed limits (15 mph vs 25 mph) near educational facilities per vehicle traffic law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1941: Authorizes a study on proposed improvements of state route 303 in the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland

Authorizes and directs the department of transportation to conduct a study on proposed improvements of state route 303 in the town of Orangetown, county of Rockland.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes study for road infrastructure improvements, a direct step toward advancing transportation infrastructure as per bill's title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4791: Authorizes the town of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to establish a speed limit of less than 30 miles per hour on certain highways in the community of Lido Beach

Authorizes the town of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to establish a speed limit of less than 30 miles per hour on certain highways in the community of Lido Beach.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes lower speed limits (under 30 mph) to enhance road safety in a residential community, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1077: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles

This bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design for all public road projects, enhancing safety/accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, strengthening transportation infrastructure standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2716: Mandates the use of intelligent speed assistance systems in certain motor vehicles registered in the state

Mandates the use of intelligent speed assistance systems in certain motor vehicles registered in the state which were manufactured or assembled on or after January 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates intelligent speed assistance systems in new vehicles, directly enhancing road safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

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