Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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 Jun 1, 2026

A 9564: Relates to the storage of road salt

Directs the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority that distributes road salt to construct a salt shed within ten years.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires salt sheds for road salt storage, directly supporting road maintenance infrastructure and safety per DOT/municipal mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8617: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Colonie

This bill authorizes the Village of Colonie to establish a 10-year demonstration program using photo speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits. It directly affects vehicle owners who speed in designated school zones during school hours, before/after school, and during student activities, with cameras limited to 20 zones at once. The program requires strict operational rules, including daily system self-tests, annual calibration, advance signage, and privacy protections to prevent driver identification in captured images. The program expires on December 31, 2030, and limits camera use to specific times and locations based on crash data and roadway safety.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces speed limits in school zones via cameras to enhance road safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9331: Requires slow-moving traffic, trucks, buses, and other certain vehicles use the right two lanes of a multilane roadway

Requires slow-moving traffic, trucks, buses, and other certain vehicles use the right two lanes of a multilane roadway and requires all lanes other than the right most two lanes on a multilane highway to be marked with "NO TRUCKS OR BUSES".

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires trucks/buses in right lanes to improve traffic flow and safety, aligning with enhanced transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics 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 Mar 6, 2026

A 472: Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates clean fuel standard to reduce GHG intensity in transportation, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per its summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates cleaner fuel standards to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing climate protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces greenhouse gas intensity in on-road transportation via clean fuel standards, directly advancing sustainable transportation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2436: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

S 2436 bans the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within New York City. It directly affects sellers - including businesses, dealers, and individuals - who operate within the city limits. The bill imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations within a year, with each transaction counted as a separate offense. Enforcement is authorized for city departments and police, and vehicles used in violation may be impounded until fines are paid. The law does not restrict existing owners or vehicles used outside NYC.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits sale/lease of ATVs/off-highway motorcycles in NYC, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5898: Transfers certain lands to city of New York to be used as parklands

S 5898 transfers ownership of specific land parcels, including sections of the Willowbrook Parkway and Richmond Parkway in Staten Island, to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation for use as public parklands. The bill prohibits these lands from being used for transportation, sold, leased, or repurposed without explicit legislative approval, requiring any future disposal to be replaced with equivalent parkland of similar environmental value. It also allocates funds equal to the construction cost of these parkways to support local transportation projects in Staten Island, such as road improvements and expressway extensions. This legislation preserves green space while directing resources toward infrastructure needs in the borough.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits transportation use of parkway lands (Willowbrook/Richmond Parkways), converting them to parkland and restricting future transportation infrastructure on these parcels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 3, 2025

A 7351: Relates to expanding the residential parking permit system within the area known as Elmont in the town of Hempstead

This bill expands the residential parking permit system in Elmont, Hempstead, to include all of Sussex Road north of 109th Avenue. It amends the vehicle and traffic law to add Sussex Road as a designated area requiring permits for residents. The change directly affects homeowners and residents living on Sussex Road within the specified zone. The bill was signed into law on October 3, 2025 (Chapter 429).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill amends vehicle and traffic law to expand residential parking permits, directly regulating vehicle access in transportation infrastructure management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways