Transportation (Rail)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9619: Establishes the urban rail station and underpass lighting act to improve lighting in rail stations and underpasses located in N.Y. city

Establishes the urban rail station and underpass lighting act to improve lighting in rail stations and underpasses located in cities with a population of over one million; establishes a pilot program requiring the replacement of lighting in at least three high-density rail corridors; creates the infrastructure grant program for lighting urban rail stations and underpasses to provide matching grants to municipalities and transportation authorities that improve lighting in certain rail stations and underpasses; relates to the handling of complaints about lighting at urban rail stations and underpasses by the 311 customer service center; provides for the repeal of the pilot program upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds lighting improvements in rail stations/underpasses via infrastructure grants, directly enhancing public transit safety and infrastructure, aligning with transportation funding and safety indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8639: Relates to the no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for certain detective investigators or rackets investigators for the Nassau county district attorney

Adds to the no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road certain detective investigators or rackets investigators employed by the Nassau county district attorney.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends free LIRR access for Nassau County investigators, directly supporting public transit usage for specific employees under an existing transportation program.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5384: Provides for certain tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company to be valid at any time during the day or night

Provides that any one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company by a senior citizen or a person with a disability shall be valid at any time during the day or night.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands public transit accessibility for seniors/disabled by allowing 24/7 ticket use on commuter rail, enhancing service convenience and inclusivity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3454: Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a fare refund program for canceled or delayed Long Island Rail Road trains

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a fare refund program for canceled or delayed Long Island Rail Road trains.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes fare refunds for LIRR delays/cancellations, directly enhancing public transit service reliability and rider experience within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4648: Establishes a no fare program for emergency responders on September 11th

This bill establishes an annual free-ride program on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) for emergency responders on September 11th. It directly affects NYC, Nassau, and Suffolk County emergency personnel including EMTs, firefighters, and auxiliary police who are employed or enrolled by those jurisdictions. The program provides free LIRR rides during all operating hours on September 11th each year, requiring responders to be in uniform and show official ID like a badge. This is a recurring policy change that does not impact existing free-ride programs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides free LIRR rides for emergency responders, expanding public transit access on a specific day, directly supporting transportation infrastructure use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 3887: Relates to the Fair Fares act

Requires that any individual who is eligible for the Fair Fares NYC program and any person whose income is three hundred percent of the federal poverty level receive a fifty percent discount on trips using the Long Island Rail Road, paratransit services, New York city transit subways or buses, and/or Metro-North railroad; defines terms.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates 50% fare discounts on public transit services (subways, buses, LIRR, Metro-North) for low-income riders, expanding access to transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4819: Provides for reimbursement of unused one-way, round trip, or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company

Provides for the reimbursement of the ticket price of unused one-way, round trip or multi-trip tickets purchased for use on the Long Island Rail Road or the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company if returned within one year.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReimburses unused commuter rail tickets, facilitating public transit use and supporting existing rail services without altering infrastructure or funding.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5938: Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the NYCTA, LIRR and MNCRC for duly enrolled members of the auxiliary police

Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for duly enrolled members of the auxiliary police employed by the city of New York, the counties of Nassau and Suffolk and localities within the counties of Nassau and Suffolk.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes free transit for auxiliary police on NYCTA/LIRR/MNCR, promoting public transit use and supporting transit system ridership without funding cuts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7517: Eliminates certain services from the class A misdemeanor of theft of services and allows for community service in lieu of a civil penalty for certain thefts of transit services

Eliminates from the class A misdemeanor of theft of services, the avoidance of payment for railroad, subway, bus or other public transportation services; allows for community service in lieu of a civil penalty for certain offenders of theft of transit services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEliminates misdemeanor charge for transit theft, replacing with community service; reduces criminalization of minor offenses aligning with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill reduces penalties for transit fare evasion, promoting accessible public transit use by replacing criminal charges with community service.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 15, 2026

A 8169: Establishes the 'R.I.D.E.R Rider Interests Deserve Empowering Representation' Act; relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA

Relates to the powers and duties of the citizens advisory committee of the MTA and membership on the Long Island Rail Road commuter council, the Metro-North railroad commuter council, and the New York city transit riders council; provides such committee with access to certain information.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes rider representation on MTA transit advisory committees, strengthening public input in transportation governance and aligning with rider interest protection in transit systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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