Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6366: Establishes the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund reform act

Establishes the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund reform act; ensures that money deposited into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund is spent on construction purposes and not DOT and DMV operational activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures highway trust fund money is spent on construction, not operations, promoting fiscal responsibility in fund allocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates highway/bridge trust funds be used for construction (not operations), directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1904: Requires car registration forms to display the label "qualified hybrid vehicle" and the estimated MPG of such vehicle as calculated by the EPA

Requires applicants for registration of hybrid vehicles to submit proof of the make, model and model year of the motor vehicle for which registration is being applied, to the commissioner; establishes that after such proof is submitted, certificates of registration shall display the markings "qualified hybrid vehicle" and such vehicle's US EPA highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg or more.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes energy efficiency by requiring EPA-rated 45+ MPG hybrid vehicle labeling, encouraging adoption of fuel-efficient transportation per EPA standards.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentLabels hybrid vehicles with EPA fuel efficiency ratings (45+ mpg), promoting consumer awareness of low-emission vehicles to encourage adoption and reduce emissions.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires labeling hybrid vehicles with EPA MPG, promoting sustainable transportation adoption through transparent fuel efficiency information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1807: Relates to a state transportation plan

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 20-year forecast for highway/bridge conditions, mandating long-term infrastructure planning and assessment of transportation needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4196: Enacts a highway use tax on fuel-efficient vehicles; repealer

Enacts a highway use tax on fuel-efficient vehicles which get at least 30 miles per gallon; requires the installation of an on-board unit to record miles travelled; reimburses vehicle owners for gas tax through a credit against highway tax; deposits moneys into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates highway use tax with gas tax credit, funds highway trust fund - advances infrastructure funding through new tax mechanism90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds highway infrastructure by enacting tax on fuel-efficient vehicles, directing revenue to highway trust fund while reimbursing owners for gas tax.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4044: Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050

Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050; requires state and local highway projects to comply with reductions to vehicle miles traveled targets.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean energy goals to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 20% by 2050, lowering fossil fuel dependence through transportation efficiency targets for highway projects.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2050, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy goals through highway project compliance.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates highway projects to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 20% by 2050, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2243: Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits and provides for access to such conduits

Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits suitable for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities that support broadband services; provides for access to such conduits on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for a charge not to exceed a cost-based rate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates broadband conduit installation in highway projects, expanding infrastructure for internet access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates broadband conduits in state-funded highway projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure with multi-use capabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2259: Provides for indexing of certain appropriations

Provides for indexing of certain appropriations; provides that on and after January 1, 2027 and on each following January first, the commissioner shall index the level of such appropriations for subsequent state fiscal years based on the national highway construction cost index for the most recent twelve month period; provides that the commissioner shall increase appropriations by the rate of inflation for the most recent twelve month period that is available at the time the adjusted rate is calculated and announced using the national highway construction cost index, or a successor index as calculated by the United States federal highway administration, if such rate of inflation is greater than zero percent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIndexes state appropriations to inflation via construction cost index, maintaining real-term funding levels for public services and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates annual funding adjustments for highway construction appropriations using cost index, ensuring sustained investment in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5768: Requiring that vehicles yield the right of way to multi-use trails that cross roadways

This bill requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists using multi-use trails when those trails cross roadways within a crosswalk. It directly affects drivers at trail-roadway intersections and trail users (including bicyclists) who cross roadways. The key provision mandates that vehicles stop for trail users in contiguous crosswalks, treating them like pedestrians under traffic law. The bill defines "multi-use trail" broadly to include state, local, or private recreational paths maintained for non-motorized transport. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates vehicle yielding to trail users at crossings, enhancing pedestrian/cyclist safety at intersections, directly improving transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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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 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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