Requires the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to reimburse certain individuals from transit deserts when they travel into the central business district who need medical treatment or are providing religious services; provides that such reimbursement shall be one hundred percent of all associated fees.
Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle which is able to provide audible and visual warnings when the truck is on a route where the height, weight, width, or length of the truck exceeds the limitations of such route when operating on public highways in the state.
Directs the Department of Transportation to grant a permanent access and construction easement to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the use of a portion of DOT-owned land to support potential future rail yard development.
This bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly include "red cross vehicle" in the definition of authorized emergency vehicles. It directly affects the American Red Cross and its chapters in New York, allowing their properly marked vehicles (owned or leased by the Red Cross) to qualify for emergency vehicle privileges. The key mechanism adds "red cross vehicle" to the list of authorized vehicles in Section 101 and creates a new Section 117-f defining these vehicles. Operators of Red Cross vehicles will not have the same emergency driving privileges as other emergency vehicles under Section 1104. The change makes Red Cross emergency response operations legally aligned with other emergency services like ambulances and police vehicles.
Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully autonomous vehicle; makes related provisions.
Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.
Provides for a state workforce fuel reduction and conservation program which will develop and assist in implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption by the state's motor vehicle fleet and to reduce solo trips between work and home by state employees; requires reporting to the governor and legislature.
Permits the use of ATVs on state route one hundred four between the western county line of Wayne county and the northern town line of the town of Hannibal in the county of Oswego.
This bill makes assaults on seniors (65+) occurring while they are using, attempting to use, or accessing public transportation a class D violent felony. It directly affects seniors using public transit and sets a penalty of up to 7 years in prison for such assaults. The key provision adds a new legal definition to the penal law specifically covering reckless or intentional physical injury to seniors in public transportation settings. This changes the legal classification for these incidents from a lesser offense to a more serious felony.
Provides that where the commissioner of health assumes the responsibility for the transportation of medicaid recipients in rural areas, existing public transportation systems shall be used when such systems are appropriate, available and the least expensive modes of transportation.
