Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10564: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Yonkers

This bill authorizes the city of Yonkers to install and operate a demonstration program of cameras that issue fines to vehicle owners for speeding in school zones. The program would allow the city to place up to 25 cameras in specific zones during school hours, including times before and after school and during student activities. To ensure accuracy and privacy, the bill requires regular equipment testing, independent calibration checks, and mandates that images generally exclude the driver or passengers unless reasonable efforts to do so fail. Additionally, the bill restricts how these images can be used, limiting them primarily to issuing liability notices and allowing access only to vehicle owners or through specific legal processes like search warrants. The authorization for this program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by installing speed cameras in school zones to reduce speeding and protect students.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 10058: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the village of Croton-on-Hudson

This bill authorizes the village of Croton-on-Hudson to run a demonstration program using cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in school zones. Under the plan, vehicle owners could be held financially liable if the operator of their car exceeds posted speed limits during school hours and surrounding times. The program would allow the village to install these monitoring systems in up to three zones at once, provided the equipment passes regular tests and is operated by trained staff. To protect privacy, the bill requires that images captured by the cameras generally exclude the driver and passengers, and it strictly limits how long and by whom these photos can be kept or shared. The authorization for this specific pilot program is set to expire on December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing speed cameras in school zones to reduce vehicle speeds and protect students.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9864: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the town of Palm Tree

Permits the town of Palm Tree to establish a demonstration program and install and operate traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices; relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the town of Palm Tree.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables installation of traffic signal cameras to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9863: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the town of Woodbury

Permits the town of Woodbury to establish a demonstration program and install and operate traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices; relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the town of Woodbury.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes installation of traffic signal photo devices to improve road safety and enforce traffic regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10391: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the city of Poughkeepsie

This bill authorizes the city of Poughkeepsie to implement a program that holds vehicle owners financially responsible for traffic signal violations committed by drivers operating their cars with permission. The program allows the city to install photo monitoring cameras at up to nine intersections to automatically detect and document red light or stop sign violations. If a violation is captured, the registered owner of the vehicle may be issued a penalty notice, but the owner can contest the charge and is not personally liable if the vehicle was reported stolen at the time of the violation. The bill also ensures that these owner liability penalties do not count as criminal convictions and will not affect the owner's driving record or auto insurance rates.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by implementing photo monitoring cameras to enforce traffic signal violations, promoting safer road conditions in Poughkeepsie.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10722: Relates to adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor

Extends provisions of law permitting adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens traffic safety enforcement by extending liability for traffic signal violations, which enhances transportation safety standards.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10623: 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 TransportationBill establishes a highway safety corridor and enhances traffic enforcement, directly improving transportation safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9586: Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board

This bill mandates that the New York City Transit Authority must have at least one conductor on every subway or train, with limited exceptions for current operations. The law defines a conductor as the staff member responsible for safety tasks like opening and closing doors, distinguishing them from the driver or engineer. Proponents argue this requirement enhances passenger safety and provides a critical first responder presence to handle emergencies or potential security threats. The measure applies immediately to all passenger trains operated by the authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating conductor presence on subway trains with more than two cars, improving operational oversight and passenger safety.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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died · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7955: Relates to school bus stop-arm cameras

This bill clarifies how traffic violations caught by school bus stop-arm cameras are processed. It specifies that violations (when drivers pass a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended) must be handled by a Traffic Violations Bureau or designated court, treating camera-generated notices like standard traffic tickets. The bill allows remote adjudication for these cases and ensures courts follow existing traffic law procedures when reviewing them. It directly affects drivers who violate stop-arm laws, traffic enforcement agencies, and local courts handling these infractions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies enforcement of school bus stop-arm violations, enhancing road safety standards per traffic regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8926: Relates to commuter passes on the New York state thruway in the Syracuse area

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes free commuter passes on NY Thruway, reducing costs for short-distance highway travel and promoting efficient use of existing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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