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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Requires that the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority shall not spread road salt at a rate higher than three hundred pounds per lane mile on average during each snow and ice management season.
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.
This bill authorizes New York's transportation commissioner to use photo speed monitoring systems in highway construction and maintenance work zones on controlled-access highways, the Thruway, and certain bridge/tunnel facilities. It allows the commissioner to install such systems in up to 40 work areas to automatically capture vehicles traveling more than 10 mph over posted speed limits, with vehicle owners liable for penalties if the violation is documented by the system. The commissioner must consider crash history and speed data when selecting locations, and systems cannot be placed on highway exit ramps. The program applies only to work zones where speed limits are enforced under existing traffic law, and penalties do not apply if the driver was already convicted for the same speeding violation.
This bill authorizes New York's transportation department to use photo speed cameras in highway construction and maintenance zones on all state highways. It allows up to 40 work zones to be equipped with these systems to automatically capture vehicles traveling more than 10 mph over posted speed limits. Vehicle owners - not drivers - would be liable for fines if violations are documented by the cameras, though this doesn't apply if the driver was already convicted of the speeding offense. The program requires the department to select locations based on crash history and speed data, and to report violation statistics by speed range.
Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.
