Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8978: Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to make failure to move over a five point violation

This bill requires New York's motor vehicle commissioner to add "failure to move over" for emergency vehicles as a five-point traffic violation in state regulations. It directly affects drivers who do not move over when approaching parked, stopped, or standing emergency vehicles, hazard vehicles, or vehicles displaying blue/green lights. The key mechanism updates 15 NYCRR 15 NYCRR 131.3 to include this specific violation, increasing penalties for non-compliance. This change makes the offense carry the same point value as other serious traffic violations under state law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens road safety by classifying failure to move over for emergency vehicles as a five-point violation, increasing penalties for non-compliance.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3535: Establishes a highway safety corridor on the Southern State Parkway

Establishes a highway safety corridor on the Southern State Parkway between exit seventeen and exit thirty-one; provides for enhanced traffic enforcement and a reporting requirement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes highway safety corridor with photo speed monitoring, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure per transportation topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2490: Relates to creating a feebate program for medium and heavy duty vehicles

This bill creates a revenue-neutral feebate program for medium and heavy-duty vehicles (over 10,000 pounds gross weight) registered in New York. Owners of vehicles rated below 10 MPG or MPGe pay tiered efficiency fees (up to $45,000), while owners of vehicles rated 10 MPG or higher receive efficiency rebates (up to $150,000). The program adjusts fees and rebates annually based on market data, fuel economy trends, and zero-emission vehicle availability to maintain revenue neutrality. It requires dealers to display fee/rebate information and mandates public awareness campaigns about the program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill incentivizes higher fuel efficiency (10+ MPG) via rebates, penalizes low efficiency (<10 MPG), reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean vehicle adoption.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFeebate program penalizes low-efficiency vehicles (<10 MPG) and rewards high-efficiency/zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing emissions from heavy-duty fleet.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing high-efficiency vehicles through rebates and fees, directly advancing vehicle regulation and emissions goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Freight

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7449: Relates to requiring all insurance companies to provide the New York city department of transportation with information regarding motor vehicle accidents within such city

Relates to requiring all insurance companies to provide the New York city department of transportation with information regarding motor vehicle accidents within such city.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires insurance companies to share accident data with NYC DOT, enabling data-driven safety improvements in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2214: Relates to procedures relating to driving while ability impaired by drugs

This bill (S 2214) expands the legal definition of "drug" in traffic law to include *any* substance or combination of substances that impairs physical or mental abilities - even at a minimal level. It directly affects drivers who may have consumed any impairing substance, including cannabis or other drugs not previously covered under the law's definition. The key provision amends Vehicle and Traffic Law § 114-a to replace the prior definition with this broader standard. This change means drivers could face charges for impairment from substances that previously did not meet the legal threshold for "drugs" under traffic laws.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands legal definition of drug impairment to enhance road safety under vehicle regulations, directly strengthening transportation safety standards90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 3536: Relates to requiring navigation systems which utilize GPS technology to provide the actual height of bridges and overpasses along proposed routes

This bill (A 3536) requires GPS navigation systems sold or used in New York State to display the legal clearance height of bridges and overpasses along proposed routes. It directly affects navigation system manufacturers and sellers by mandating they provide this specific clearance data - defined as the height marked on highway signs under existing traffic law - when generating routes. The key provision states systems must include this information unless they provide clear user instructions about vehicle height restrictions and the driver’s responsibility to comply. This aims to prevent accidents involving low-clearance structures by ensuring navigation tools reflect official highway signage. The bill does not alter traffic laws but requires navigation technology to align with current clearance signage standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires GPS navigation systems to display bridge clearance heights, directly enhancing road safety by preventing vehicle collisions with low structures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 675: Prohibits the transportation of dogs in the back of a motor vehicle intended for any load

Prohibits the transportation of dogs in the back of a motor vehicle intended for any load unless such space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of not less than forty-six inches extending vertically from the floor; the motor vehicle has installed means of preventing the dog from being ejected; or the dog is cross-tethered to the vehicle or is protected by a secured container or cage, in a manner which will prevent the dog from being ejected from the motor vehicle; imposes fines for violations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces safety standards for pet transport in vehicles, enhancing transportation safety through mandatory secure containment measures.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3268: Relates to comprehensive delivery of infrastructure delivered between a public entity and a development entity

Relates to comprehensive delivery of infrastructure delivered between a public entity and a development entity consolidating at least two or more of design, construction, finance, operations and/or maintenance work, including construction manager or construction manager at risk; authorizes a public entity to pursue certain authorized projects; provides for project funding and authorizes the public entity to accept from any source any grant, donation, gift or other form of conveyance of land, money; provides for labor and public interest protections; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes public entities to deliver infrastructure projects including construction and maintenance, facilitating funding and project execution for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6369: Establishes the marine electric propulsion health and environmental impact program

Establishes the marine electric propulsion health and environmental impact program to provide education, advocacy and increased awareness of the environmental and health impacts of marine electric propulsion systems.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes marine electric propulsion awareness, a clean energy technology, aligning with renewable energy advocacy and environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes program to educate on environmental benefits of marine electric propulsion, a clean technology, promoting pollution reduction and environmental protection through awareness and advocacy.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable marine transportation by establishing education on electric propulsion systems' environmental benefits, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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