This bill authorizes the city of Poughkeepsie to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to issue monetary penalties to vehicle owners when drivers exceed posted speed limits. The program would allow the city to install up to three photo speed violation monitoring systems at a time, operating during school hours and surrounding times, with strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections. Key provisions include annual independent calibration checks, requirements that cameras avoid identifying drivers or passengers when possible, and restrictions on how recorded images can be used, shared, or accessed by the public. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030, if not renewed.
Extends provisions of law permitting adjudications and owner liability for a violation of traffic-control signal indications in the village of Pelham Manor.
This bill allows New York school districts to use existing private transportation contractors from other districts to transport their students, a practice known as "piggybacking," if doing so results in cost savings and meets safety standards. It authorizes school boards to enter into these agreements with the commissioner's approval and defines the types of transportation contracts and vehicles covered under the new rules. Additionally, the legislation updates legal definitions related to school buses, drivers, and motor carriers, while requiring annual reviews of bus driver driving records to ensure safety compliance. The changes directly affect school districts, transportation contractors, and drivers involved in student transportation logistics.
Establishes bicycle with electric assist safety courses; requires purchasers of bicycles with electric assist to provide a bicycle with electric assist safety certificate at the time of purchase; requires operators of bicycles with electric assist to carry identification when operating such bicycles.
Establishes bicycle with electric assist safety courses; requires purchasers of bicycles with electric assist to provide a bicycle with electric assist safety certificate at the time of purchase; requires operators of bicycles with electric assist to carry identification when operating such bicycles.
Authorizes the use of vehicle-mounted variable message signs on emergency road service vehicles, tow trucks and highway assistance vehicles when such vehicles are responding to roadside emergencies or disabled vehicles, only for safety-related communications.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road for individuals in active military service of the United States and active duty members of the New York national guard, upon showing a military or national guard identification card.
Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to establish a no fare program for transportation on the Long Island Rail Road, the New York city transit authority, and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company for certain active duty, reserves, retired armed forces members, firefighters, and police officers.
Dissolves the Rockland county drainage agency and transfers its powers to the Rockland county highway department; repeals provisions relating to creating a stream control act for the county of Rockland and defining its powers and duties.
Enacts the "food delivery worker safety and fair algorithms act" to prohibit food delivery platforms from utilizing or deploying any algorithmic management system that requires or incentivizes delivery workers to complete deliveries within a fixed or rigid time window that cannot reasonably be met while complying with all applicable traffic laws and safety regulations; penalizes, deactivates, suspends, deprioritizes, or otherwise limits a delivery worker's access to work opportunities for failure to meet delivery time estimates that do not account for traffic patterns, traffic congestion, weather conditions, restaurant delays, or lawful compliance with traffic signals, signage, and rules of the road; directly or indirectly incentivizes speeding, unsafe operation of a vehicle or bicycle, or disregard of traffic control devices, signage, or pedestrian right-of-way; and reduces pay, tips, bonuses, or access to incentives based on a delivery worker's refusal or inability to engage in unsafe or unlawful conduct.
