Transportation (Bridges)

in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 6370: Relates to a state transportation plan

Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit a minimum twenty-year forecast period, assessing the long-range needs during such period on the pavement and bridge conditions of the state and local highways and bridges under the jurisdiction of such commissioner.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates biennial assessment of transportation infrastructure needs, enabling informed funding decisions and long-term planning for infrastructure improvement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 5516: Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state

Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety inspections for railroad operations, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers handling freight trains.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety inspections for freight trains, enhancing railroad safety standards directly supporting transportation safety protocols.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6366: Establishes the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund reform act

Establishes the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund reform act; ensures that money deposited into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund is spent on construction purposes and not DOT and DMV operational activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures highway trust fund money is spent on construction, not operations, promoting fiscal responsibility in fund allocation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates highway/bridge trust funds be used for construction (not operations), directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1807: Relates to a state transportation plan

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires 20-year forecast for highway/bridge conditions, mandating long-term infrastructure planning and assessment of transportation needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2243: Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits and provides for access to such conduits

Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits suitable for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities that support broadband services; provides for access to such conduits on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for a charge not to exceed a cost-based rate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates broadband conduit installation in highway projects, expanding infrastructure for internet access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates broadband conduits in state-funded highway projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure with multi-use capabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 614: Appropriates certain monies for capital improvements to the historic Forrest Hills Overpass

This bill appropriates $4 million from the state general fund to the Department of Transportation for capital improvements to the historic Forrest Hills Overpass. The funding covers necessary renovations or repairs to the structure, directly affecting the overpass itself and the community relying on it for transportation. The funds are to be paid via state warrants after approval by the comptroller and transportation commissioner, as required by existing law. As a funding measure, it does not create new policies but allocates resources for specific infrastructure work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $4M from state general fund for infrastructure capital improvements, directly funding a public project via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates $4M for capital improvements to Forrest Hills Overpass, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance as required by state transportation law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Bridges

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6384: Relates to reporting on the metropolitan transportation authority's state of good repair

Relates to reporting on the metropolitan transportation authority's state of good repair; requires the reporting to be published on the authority's website, outlining the repairs and investments needed to restore the authority's existing transit systems to a state of good repair.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reporting on needed repairs/investments for transit systems, requiring transparency to restore infrastructure to 'state of good repair', aligning with strengthening transportation maintenance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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