Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10261: Relates to the use of vehicle-mounted variable message signs by emergency roadside service vehicles, tow trucks and highway assistance vehicles

Authorizes the use of vehicle-mounted variable message signs on emergency road service vehicles, tow trucks and highway assistance vehicles when such vehicles are responding to roadside emergencies or disabled vehicles, only for safety-related communications.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes safety-related variable message signs on emergency vehicles during roadside responses, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 9292: Establishes a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates free public transit access for military on LIRR, directly enhancing public transportation services and accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 9186: Relates to a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for certain armed forces, firefighters, and police

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for certain active duty, reserves, retired armed forces members, firefighters, and police officers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes free transit access for military/fire/police on MTA systems, expanding public transit benefits for key personnel.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides free transit for retired armed forces (veterans) via no-fare program, directly supporting veteran service recognition and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 26, 2026

A 10345: Dissolves the Rockland county drainage agency and transfers its powers to the Rockland county highway department; repealer

Dissolves the Rockland county drainage agency and transfers its powers to the Rockland county highway department; repeals provisions relating to creating a stream control act for the county of Rockland and defining its powers and duties.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTransferring drainage powers to highway department integrates infrastructure management under transportation authority, strengthening road maintenance coordination.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10118: Relates to food delivery worker safety

Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met while complying with all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations; penalizes, deactivates, suspends, deprioritizes, or otherwise limits a delivery worker's access to work opportunities for failure to meet delivery time estimates that do not account for traffic patterns, traffic congestion, weather conditions, restaurant delays, or lawful compliance with traffic signals, signage, and rules of the road; directly or indirectly incentivizes speeding, unsafe operation of a vehicle or bicycle, or disregard of traffic control devices, signage, or pedestrian right-of-way; and reduces pay, tips, bonuses, or access to incentives based on a delivery worker's refusal or inability to engage in unsafe or unlawful conduct.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithms forcing unsafe delivery timelines, directly protecting workers' safety rights per bill's explicit language on traffic law compliance and penalty prevention.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prevents algorithms requiring delivery workers to violate traffic laws, enhancing road safety compliance which aligns with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

J 1647: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026, as Pedestrian Safety Month in the State of New York

This resolution asks Governor Hochul to declare October 2026 as Pedestrian Safety Month in New York State, aligning with National Pedestrian Safety Month. It cites statistics showing approximately 300 pedestrian deaths annually in New York and references the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Safe System Approach to promote public awareness of safety measures like yielding at crosswalks and reducing speed. The resolution does not create new laws but seeks to elevate pedestrian safety through statewide recognition and education.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes pedestrian safety awareness through public campaigns, directly enhancing transportation safety as per bill's focus on crosswalk yielding and speed reduction.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9056: Establishes a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety; directs the department to gather feedback from stakeholders; requires the department to submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to enhance highway worker safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10066: Establishes a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety

Directs the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study of highway construction and maintenance worker safety; directs the department to gather feedback from stakeholders; requires the department to submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates a study on highway worker safety, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to enhance worker safety on highway projects, directly advancing transportation safety standards per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8725: Prohibits the blowing of grass clippings or leaves on highways and adjacent lands

This bill prohibits blowing grass clippings or leaves onto highways, highway right-of-way areas, or adjacent private lands. It amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly include "blowing" as a prohibited action alongside throwing or dumping debris. The law applies to all individuals and entities who blow such materials in these designated areas. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits blowing debris onto highways, reducing litter pollution and preventing runoff into waterways, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits debris on highways, enhancing road safety and maintenance - directly supporting transportation infrastructure safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10050: Creates a road salt reduction policies and applicator training program for use by state agencies and state contractors

Requires the commissioner of the department of transportation, in consultation with the commissioner of environmental conservation to establish a set of comprehensive road salt reduction policies and to design a road salt applicator training program; requires the department, every state agency and state contractor which uses road salt to use such training materials to train and inform employees on the best practices of using such materials.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates road salt reduction program and training to minimize environmental pollution from salt runoff, directly addressing pollution control per topic description.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates road salt applicator training to reduce environmental impact while maintaining road safety, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Roads & Highways

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