Authorizes an increase in the maximum speed limit for travel on certain roadways

This bill (S 1500) increases the maximum speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph on specific New York state highways and roadways currently set at 65 mph. It directly affects drivers traveling on designated routes, including the Thruway, Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, I-87, I-88, I-90, I-99, and several state routes listed in the bill. The key provision amends existing law to permit this higher speed limit on these roads, provided the Department of Transportation establishes it according to applicable rules. The change applies only to the specific roadways enumerated in the bill text, not to all state highways.