Transportation (Rail)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6406: Relates to the Long Island Rail Road weekend reduced fare program

This bill expands the Long Island Rail Road's existing weekend reduced fare program to include East New York station. It requires the LIRR to provide the same reduced weekend fare for all trips between East New York station and other locations within New York City (e.g., traveling to or from Manhattan, Queens, or Brooklyn), eliminating current exclusions. The key provision mandates that the reduced fare applies regardless of starting or ending points within NYC, ensuring commuters don’t lose the benefit due to route crossings into Nassau County. The change applies only to weekend travel (12:01 AM Saturday to 11:59 AM Sunday) and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands LIRR weekend fare program to East New York, eliminating exclusions for NYC trips, promoting accessible public transit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4757: Authorizes the Long Island rail road commuter's council study technologies which would allow seamless communication between fire departments and the Long Island rail road

Authorizes the Long Island rail road commuter's council to study technologies which would allow seamless communication between fire departments and the Long Island rail road to improve passenger safety and emergency response efficiency.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes study to improve LIRR safety via fire-department communication, enhancing public transit emergency response efficiency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7041: Requires all trains and stations operated by the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company have automated external defibrillators

Requires all trains and stations operated by the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company have automated external defibrillators as part of their medical emergency services program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires AEDs on transit systems to enhance medical emergency response, directly improving public transit safety standards within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6875: Relates to the special powers of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in consultation with the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to allow riders travelling within the limits of the city of New York to pay a fare for commuter rail service equal to that of a MetroCard ride and for such riders to make free transfers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires MTA to match MetroCard fares and enable free transfers within NYC, enhancing public transit accessibility and affordability for riders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7555: Relates to eligibility for paratransit services

Opens eligibility of paratransit services to individuals with disabilities or health conditions who are able to utilize the public buses and railroad operated by the authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands paratransit access for disabled individuals, enhancing public transit inclusivity within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4329: Relates to conducting a study on the feasibility of using the Triboro rail line as a public transit line co-mingling with freight service

This bill mandates the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to study whether the Triboro rail line can share space for both public transit and freight trains. The study must cover a specific corridor (from the Bronx through Queens) and assess potential benefits like reduced travel times, improved quality of life for outer borough residents, and economic gains. The MTA must report findings within one year, including expected ridership, station locations, phased implementation plans, and costs. This is a feasibility study only - not a law to build or operate the service - so it does not change current transit or freight operations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates MTA study to explore co-mingling public transit and freight on Triboro rail, aiming to improve transit infrastructure, reduce travel times, and boost economic gains per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 7316: 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 discount on public transit (subways, buses, rail) for low-income riders, expanding access and affordability of transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 935: Relates to authorizing and directing the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a free fare program for NYC firefighters on the LIRR

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a free fare program on the Long Island Rail Road for firefighters employed by the city of New York.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes free LIRR fares for NYC firefighters, enhancing public transit access for emergency personnel through direct funding of transit services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3509: Relates to a reduced fare program in the metropolitan transportation authority for veterans who are students

This bill establishes a half-fare program on all MTA systems (subways, buses, commuter rail) for New York State veterans who are currently enrolled students. It directly affects veterans who are full-time or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or vocational students at accredited colleges, universities, or approved vocational schools in New York. To qualify, veterans must be New York residents, honorably discharged from military service, and present a valid veteran ID card.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes half-fare program on MTA systems for veteran students, expanding public transit access and affordability.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes half-fare MTA program for veteran students, directly expanding transportation benefits. Qualification criteria confirm targeted veteran support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 5240: Authorizes the town of Brookhaven, county of Suffolk to amend a conservation easement

This bill authorizes the town of Brookhaven to adjust a conservation easement by removing a specific parcel of land (to enable rail access) and adding another parcel to the easement to maintain conservation of natural resources and open space. The town must remove the designated land for rail infrastructure while adding new land to preserve environmental assets, ensuring the total conserved area remains unchanged. This amendment modifies the easement boundaries without altering the conservation purpose or overall land protection. The bill directly affects Brookhaven's land management and rail service planning within the conserved area.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends conservation easement to maintain total conserved area while enabling rail access, explicitly preserving environmental assets and natural resources.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly enables rail infrastructure access by modifying conservation easement, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through land realignment for rail.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Rail

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