Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail; increases the amount to be deposited over time.
Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate rules and regulations to require that every school bus be equipped with a stop-arm on each side of the bus regardless of seating capacity; prohibits the operation of a school bus on public highways without a functioning stop-arm on each side of such bus.
This bill requires regulated utility companies to annually report all utility poles in public rights-of-way, clearly marking which are currently in use versus unused. Companies must create a removal plan for unused poles and remove them within one year of identification. The state commission can impose fines of up to $10,000 per unused pole per year for non-compliance. The reports must be submitted to the commission, governor, and key legislative committees by December 1 each year. This directly affects utility companies operating in public spaces, aiming to clear unused infrastructure.
This bill (A 4031) requires the MTA, working with NYC's Department of Transportation, to study whether an autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) network could be built in New York City. The study must focus on adding transit options to neighborhoods with limited or no subway or rail service, examining potential routes, infrastructure needs, fares, integration with buses, and technology availability. The MTA must complete the study within one year and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor, state legislature leaders, and NYC Mayor. This bill does not fund or build the network - it only mandates a feasibility study to inform future decisions.
This bill requires New York City's transit authority to implement a policy allowing pay-per-ride Metrocard users to receive two automatic free transfers between subway, bus, or bus-to-bus routes within a two-hour window after purchasing their initial fare. It directly affects Metrocard users who pay per ride, enabling them to switch between transit modes without additional cost during that timeframe. The policy must be funded exclusively by state appropriations, not the transit authority's operating or capital budget, and may be amended later.
This bill, S 3144, expands the required service area for accessible paratransit transportation. It mandates that accessible buses be available within a service area measuring three miles from any bus line operated by a transportation authority or its subsidiaries. This provision applies to both existing requirements for a percentage of accessible buses and the mandate for 100% accessible fixed-route buses, aiming to ensure broader geographical access for transportation-disabled persons, including those in wheelchairs.
Requires all vehicles move over or slow down for parked, stopped and standing vehicles on highways, requiring the inclusion of at least one question regarding such requirement on the state driver's license examination, and requires public education measures on such requirement.
S 3249 expands driver education options in New York by adding licensed state driving schools to the list of approved providers, alongside high schools and colleges. It directly affects minors seeking driver's licenses (Class D/M) by allowing them to complete approved courses at these driving schools, with specific provisions for two religious schools (Yeshiva of Staten Island and Hebrew Academy of Nassau County) to offer courses at non-traditional locations. Key provisions require classroom training by state-approved instructors, permit school districts to contract with driving schools for behind-the-wheel training, and allow students in approved courses to operate vehicles under instructor supervision during training. The bill mandates certification of course completion by the commissioner and updates licensing requirements for minors.
Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.
S 4688 requires batteries used in electric assist bicycles and electric scooters to be tested and approved by specific accredited laboratories. This affects manufacturers and sellers of e-bikes and e-scooters, mandating that their batteries display a seal from approved testing bodies. The bill specifies that batteries must be certified by Underwriters Laboratories or labs meeting ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065, or OSHA NRTL standards. The requirement aims to ensure battery safety through standardized testing before these devices are sold or used.
