Transportation (Bicycle Infrastructure)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7540: Relates to consolidated local highway assistance payments ("CHIPS")

This bill (A 7540) redirects funds from the Consolidated Local Highway Assistance Program (CHIPS) specifically for bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other paved multi-use trails not on the state highway system. It requires these trails to be within or connected to local highway right-of-way and meet defined specifications (e.g., minimum 6-foot width for Greenway trails). The policy directly affects local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) that maintain non-state highways and trails, allowing them to use CHIPS funds for constructing or maintaining these non-motorized infrastructure projects. The bill updates existing highway law to explicitly include these trail types under CHIPS funding eligibility.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects highway funds to bicycle paths and multi-use trails, promoting non-motorized transport to reduce emissions and support conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects CHIPS funds to bicycle paths and trails, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure within local highway right-of-way.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 5178: 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 TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by requiring feasibility studies for bicycle/pedestrian access on bridges, enhancing infrastructure for non-vehicle modes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Bridges Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1832: Requires the department of transportation to develop an updated New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan

Requires the department of transportation to develop an updated New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan adapted from the department's nineteen hundred ninety-seven New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan, to be re-evaluated and updated every five years.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires updated bicycle/pedestrian plan, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure improvements per bill's mandate to re-evaluate every five years.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 573: Relates to authorizing a five mile per hour speed limit for open streets in cities having a population in excess of one million

This bill authorizes a 5-mile-per-hour speed limit on "open streets" in cities with populations exceeding one million. Open streets are defined as NYC-designated streets with physical barriers and signage prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and non-motorized users, as outlined in NYC's administrative code. The law sets 5 mph as the minimum allowable speed limit for these areas, prohibiting lower limits while maintaining existing school zone rules. It applies specifically to New York City's open streets program, which requires traffic calming measures to ensure pedestrian safety.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes 5 mph speed limit on open streets prioritizing pedestrians/cyclists, enhancing transportation safety standards per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8196: Requires local community review and approval prior to the implementation of electric scooter programs and installation of electric scooter infrastructure in N.Y. City

Requires local community review and approval prior to the implementation of electric scooter programs and installation of electric scooter infrastructure in cities with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill requires community approval before electric scooter infrastructure implementation, restricting deployment of new transportation infrastructure in NYC.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5768: Requiring that vehicles yield the right of way to multi-use trails that cross roadways

This bill requires drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists using multi-use trails when those trails cross roadways within a crosswalk. It directly affects drivers at trail-roadway intersections and trail users (including bicyclists) who cross roadways. The key provision mandates that vehicles stop for trail users in contiguous crosswalks, treating them like pedestrians under traffic law. The bill defines "multi-use trail" broadly to include state, local, or private recreational paths maintained for non-motorized transport. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates vehicle yielding to trail users at crossings, enhancing pedestrian/cyclist safety at intersections, directly improving transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6743: Relates to the service life requirement for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use

Enables federal aid municipal street and highway funding for projects for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use notwithstanding the ten year service life requirement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables federal funding for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure by waiving service life requirements, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1077: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles

This bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design for all public road projects, enhancing safety/accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, strengthening transportation infrastructure standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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