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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5693: Provides for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district

Authorizes the Triborough bridge and tunnel authority to impose tolls and fees for congestion pricing for motorcycles in the central business district in the amount of half of the charges for the tolls and fees of other vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements congestion pricing for motorcycles, a transportation management tool to reduce traffic congestion and improve flow in central business districts, aligning with transportation policy goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6544: Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes

Requires third-party food delivery services to factor compliance with certain vehicle and traffic laws when assigning workers to delivery routes when such delivery may involve the operation of a bicycle with or without electric assist.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates delivery services to comply with traffic laws for bike routes, enhancing road safety and vehicle regulation compliance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 4484: Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study pertaining to a proposed expansion of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail

Authorizes the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health to conduct a study pertaining to a proposed expansion of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes study for trail expansion, a transportation infrastructure project, indicating proactive advancement of transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7628: Provides for exceptions to the ban on night riding

Exempts horse-drawn carriages or carts from the ban on night riding if they display at least two lighted lamps on the front of the vehicle, one on each side, having light sources of equal power and visible from the front for a distance of at least three hundred fifty feet; at least one lighted lamp on the rear, located between the center and the left side of the vehicle, which shall display a red or amber fixed or flashing light visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet; and reflective material upon the shafts of the vehicle or other parts thereof which shall normally parallel the body, head or legs of the horse pulling such vehicle.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes safety lighting requirements for horse-drawn carriages at night, directly enhancing road safety under vehicle regulations within transportation policy.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1254: Requires businesses that use bicycles with electric assist to require certain employees to watch an online safety course video

Bill A 1254, the "E-BIKES Act," requires businesses using electric assist bicycles to mandate that employees and independent contractors who ride them complete an annual online safety video. The video, created by the state department, covers safe operation in traffic, pedestrian interactions, battery safety, and bike storage. Businesses must ensure all affected workers watch the video within the previous year, with non-compliance risking $1,000 civil penalties per violation. The law takes effect 18 months after enactment, with the video to be updated annually to reflect current safety practices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates annual safety training for e-bike workers, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety training for e-bike operators to improve road safety and pedestrian interactions, enhancing transportation safety standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7055: Relates to the payroll tax of the metropolitan commuter transportation district

This bill (S 7055) removes Orange and Rockland counties from the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) payroll tax jurisdiction. It amends tax law definitions to exclude these counties from the list of areas subject to the MCTD payroll tax, which currently applies to businesses and self-employed individuals in Dutchess, Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. As a result, employers and self-employed people in Orange and Rockland will no longer pay this tax on qualifying payroll or self-employment earnings. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves payroll tax for businesses in Orange and Rockland, providing tax relief90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRemoves counties from MCTD payroll tax, reducing transportation funding sources for infrastructure projects.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 1370: Establishes an economic grant program for the Second Avenue Subway construction project area

S 1370 creates a grant program to support businesses directly impacted by Second Avenue Subway construction in specific Manhattan areas (including 2nd Avenue corridors and surrounding streets). It provides financial aid to "qualified businesses" (small/micro businesses within 150 feet of construction zones showing at least a 10% income decline) for capital improvements (like signage, noise reduction, and ventilation), marketing, and operational costs. Severely affected businesses ("endangered" with 30% loss or "terminal" with 50% loss) receive additional support, including payroll assistance, rent help, and business closure services. The program also includes technical assistance and marketing grants to help businesses recover during construction. This bill aims to mitigate economic disruption for local businesses during the subway project.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates grant program to fund businesses impacted by Second Avenue Subway construction, directly advancing public transit infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3729: Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2028 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour

Requires portable electronic devices distributed after January 1, 2028 to automatically disable their texting and computer functions when the holder is operating a motor vehicle over 10 miles an hour; eliminates the exemption from provisions, relating to the use of portable electronic devices in motor vehicles, granted to commercial motor vehicles, police, firefighters and emergency vehicle operators.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by disabling distracting device functions during driving, aligning with transportation safety standards.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 6221: Relates to building aid for incremental zero-emission school bus infrastructure costs

Bill S 6221 establishes additional state building aid for school districts to help cover specific infrastructure costs associated with transitioning to zero-emission school buses. This aid applies to "incremental zero-emission school bus storage costs," such as facility modifications for wider doors, specialized lifts, and charge management systems. It also covers "incremental customer-owned make-ready costs" for infrastructure needed to install electric vehicle chargers. This financial support is available for approved expenditures through the 2034-2035 school year, provided they are not reimbursed by other state, federal, or electric utility funding sources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides state funding for school district infrastructure costs related to zero-emission buses, increasing government spending on public service infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state building aid for school district infrastructure costs related to zero-emission school buses, directly funding educational transportation infrastructure improvements.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses and EV chargers, directly advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, directly reducing emissions and promoting clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure for zero-emission school buses, promoting sustainable transportation through state building aid for facility modifications and EV charger infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6805: Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability impaired or intoxicated

Authorizes the impoundment of any motor vehicle operated by a person who drives while ability is impaired or intoxicated; provides for the imposition of towing and storage fees; provides for the release of impounded vehicles upon compliance with certain conditions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by enabling impoundment of vehicles operated by impaired drivers, directly aligning with transportation safety standards under vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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