Transportation (Bridges)

passed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 8309: Requires certain public authorities to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges

Requires the New York state bridge authority, the Thousand Islands bridge authority, the Nassau county bridge authority, the Ogdensburg bridge authority, and the New York state thruway authority to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges and provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and the public a copy of such plan.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires feasibility study for bike/ped access on bridges, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure as per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Bridges Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6437: Increases reimbursement rates paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials

Increases reimbursement rates paid by the state to cities for repair and maintenance of state arterials; provides rate would be raised to one dollar and eighty cents from eighty-five cents per square yard of the pavement area that is included in the state highway system and an additional twenty cents, up from ten cents, per square yard of such pavement area where such pavement area is located on any elevated bridge.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases state reimbursement rates for road maintenance, directly funding infrastructure repair and upkeep under transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9222: Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to certain drivers

Requires the department of transportation to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides bridge clearance data to commercial drivers to prevent accidents, enhancing transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 27, 2026

A 5024: Directs the department of transportation and certain public authorities to study certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to assess bridge safety near ports, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety and structural integrity standards for vessels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight Ports

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7217: Exempts school buses from central business district tolls

This bill exempts school buses from tolls in central business districts. It directly affects school buses defined under vehicle and traffic law, requiring operators to apply for the exemption through the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority with necessary documentation. The exemption applies immediately upon enactment, removing toll charges for qualifying school buses operating in designated central business areas. The bill does not change toll rates or create new fees, only eliminating existing toll obligations for this specific vehicle type.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school buses from tolls, reducing operational costs for school districts and indirectly supporting educational funding without direct allocation.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts school buses from tolls, reducing operational costs for public transportation infrastructure and supporting school mobility without altering toll rates or creating new fees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5151: Appropriates certain monies for capital improvements to the historic Forrest Hills Overpass

S 5151 allocates $4 million from the state general fund to the Department of Transportation for capital improvements to the historic Forrest Hills Overpass. The funds will cover necessary repairs and upgrades to maintain the structure, directly affecting the overpass's upkeep. The bill specifies payment procedures through state comptroller and transportation department processes and takes effect immediately. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional provisions or policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4M from state general fund for essential infrastructure maintenance, directly funding public infrastructure upkeep.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $4M for overpass repairs, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance as a straightforward capital improvement project.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4370: Provides for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district

Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to impose tolls and fees for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district in the amount of half of the charges for the tolls and fees of other vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements congestion pricing with reduced fees for motorcycles, promoting sustainable transportation use and traffic management in urban infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4333: Relates to exempting the metropolitan transportation authority from bond issuance charges

This bill exempts the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and related transit agencies (New York City Transit Authority, Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority) from paying state fees when issuing bonds. It amends a law to specifically exclude these agencies' bonds from standard bond issuance charges required by the state. The provision directly affects how these transit authorities finance projects by removing a financial obligation for bond sales. The change applies immediately upon enactment and covers all bonds issued by these entities, including those tied to federal recovery programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts MTA from bond issuance fees, reducing financing costs for public transit funding and enabling project financing without state fee burden.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts MTA from bond fees, reducing financing costs for transit infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Bridges

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3856: Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority reimburse certain individuals from transit deserts

Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to reimburse certain individuals from transit deserts when they travel into the central business district who need medical treatment or are providing religious services; provides that such reimbursement shall be one hundred percent of all associated fees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses transit costs for medical treatment access, removing a barrier to healthcare services for transit desert residents.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reimbursement for transportation fees in transit deserts, improving access for underserved communities seeking medical/religious services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5581: Authorizes cities to request that railroad corporations perform railroad crossing, bridge and right of ways maintenance

Authorizes cities to request that railroad corporations perform railroad crossing, bridge and right of ways maintenance and to perform such maintenance if the corporation fails to do so.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates railroad maintenance at crossings/bridges, enhancing safety and infrastructure upkeep - directly supports transportation infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail Roads & Highways

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