Transportation (Seniors)

Authorizes the office for the aging to establish, operate and maintain programs for transportation services, or to contract with counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts or public or private nonprofit corporations, associations, institutions, or agencies concerned with the aging, for the operation and maintenance of such programs.

Authorizes the office for the aging to establish, operate and maintain programs for transportation services, or to contract with counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts or public or private nonprofit corporations, associations, institutions, or agencies concerned with the aging, for the operation and maintenance of such programs.

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create a free bus fare program for seniors aged 60 or older who are already enrolled in the MTA's existing reduced fare program. It mandates that free rides be available during all hours the MTA operates buses, without limiting service to off-peak times. The program would take effect on January 1 following the bill's enactment. This directly affects eligible seniors in New York City who currently use reduced-fare bus services.

This bill creates discounted quarterly parking permits for New York City seniors aged 62 or older who earn 50% or less of the local median income (as defined by HUD). Eligible residents would pay up to 50% less than the standard rate for city-operated parking fields, with income verification required through a commissioner-approved application. Permits are non-transferable and tied to specific vehicles, and the program takes effect 90 days after enactment.