This bill creates a new class E felony offense for public servants who intentionally disrupt transportation systems. It specifically targets actions like unauthorized use of official powers or willful failure to perform duties that interfere with travel on roads, highways, bridges, railways, waterways, or airways. Public servants, including police or transit workers, could face felony charges if they knowingly cause delays or block movement. The law defines two clear scenarios for the offense and sets a specific criminal penalty.
Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a pilot program to evaluate the use of optional mobile or digital alternatives to driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards if specified requirements are met; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
This bill provides a tax credit to eligible farmers who use qualified biodiesel fuel exclusively in their farm equipment. The credit equals $0.01 per percent of biodiesel per gallon (capped at $0.20 per gallon) for qualified biodiesel fuel purchased during the tax year. It applies to farmers primarily engaged in farming (Section 1) or those with at least two-thirds of federal gross income from farming (Section 2), with definitions specifying biodiesel must meet ASTM D 6751 standards. The credit can be refunded if it exceeds tax liability, but no interest is paid on refunds. The provision takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026.
Implements escalating penalties for vehicles which have been documented multiple times by a photo violation monitoring device for failure to comply with traffic-control indications up to a suspension of a vehicle's registration.
Requires the department of transportation to develop an updated New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan adapted from the department's nineteen hundred ninety-seven New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan, to be re-evaluated and updated every five years.
Provides that any service outside of a city with a population of more than one million, that is designated as a microtransit service shall be eligible for statewide mass transportation operating assistance regardless of vehicle size; defines "microtransit service" to mean a technology-enabled on-demand service with dynamically generated routing that uses a managed fleet of multi-passenger vehicles dedicated to that service.
This bill would exempt commuter vans from New York City's congestion pricing surcharge and central business district tolls. It directly affects operators of commuter vans (defined by existing city code) who transport passengers for work commutes. The key provision removes toll charges for these vehicles when entering or remaining in the downtown area, as specified in the central business district tolling program. This creates a specific policy change to the city's existing congestion pricing rules for this vehicle type.
This bill removes a seasonal exemption that previously limited state liability for injuries caused by defects in state highways to the period between May 15 and November 15. It now holds the state liable year-round for damages resulting from such defects on highways maintained under the commissioner's system. The change applies to all state-maintained roads but excludes liability for defects in bridges outside state control. People injured by highway defects can now seek compensation regardless of the season.
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.
This bill authorizes a 5-mile-per-hour speed limit on "open streets" in cities with populations exceeding one million. Open streets are defined as NYC-designated streets with physical barriers and signage prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and non-motorized users, as outlined in NYC's administrative code. The law sets 5 mph as the minimum allowable speed limit for these areas, prohibiting lower limits while maintaining existing school zone rules. It applies specifically to New York City's open streets program, which requires traffic calming measures to ensure pedestrian safety.
