Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 2267: Requires that certain motor vehicles shall be equipped with operable carbon monoxide detectors

Requires that for hire vehicles with a chassis which was manufactured and then altered for the purpose of transporting ten or more occupants, including the driver, be equipped with an operable carbon monoxide detector.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates carbon monoxide detectors in specific vehicles, enhancing transportation safety standards for passenger vehicles as per topic description.90% confidence

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6943: Provides for the continuation of express bus service to the south shore of Staten Island

This bill directs the state transportation authority to continue funding and operating express bus routes connecting Staten Island's south shore communities (including Tottenville, Prince's Bay, and Rossville) to Manhattan business districts. It specifically requires the authority to take over two existing routes (X23 and X24) from Academy Bus Company starting in 2027, serving communities like Huguenot and Arden Heights. The bill mandates ongoing service for these routes without interruption, ensuring transportation access for residents in these specific Staten Island neighborhoods. It focuses on maintaining current transit infrastructure rather than creating new services or altering route structures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates state funding and operation of express bus routes, ensuring continued public transit service to Staten Island communities without interruption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3730: Relates to traffic regulations of parking or standing vehicles in N.Y. City

Provides that cities having a population in excess of one million shall not supersede state provisions relating to the state law prohibition on individuals standing or parking a vehicle within twenty feet of a cross walk at an intersection.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces state parking ban near crosswalks (20 ft) to enhance pedestrian safety, directly strengthening transportation safety regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2141: Relates to prohibiting the metropolitan transportation authority from promulgating rules or regulations that penalize a student for using a student MetroCard when school is not in session

Relates to prohibiting the metropolitan transportation authority from promulgating rules or regulations that penalize a student for using a student MetroCard when school is not in session.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPrevents MTA penalties for student MetroCard use during non-school periods, maintaining public transit access for students without restricting transit usage.85% confidence

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1326: Requires a 60 day license suspension for any driver convicted of 2 speeding violations within a school zone, committed within an 18 month period of time

Requires a 60 day license suspension for any driver convicted of 2 speeding violations within a school zone, committed within an 18 month period of time.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces stricter penalties for speeding near schools, directly enhancing transportation safety standards through vehicle regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

Track

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5259: Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle or vehicle displaying a blue or green light

Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle or vehicle displaying a blue or green light; provides for mandatory revocation of a driver's license for a period of six months where a person violates section 1144-a of the vehicle and traffic law and causes serious physical injury or death to another person; directs the division of criminal justice services to establish a public information campaign to instruct the public that operating a motor vehicle when approaching a parked, stopped or standing authorized emergency vehicle or hazard vehicle or vehicle displaying a blue or green light that results in physical injury, serious physical injury or death as a result of the operator recklessly failing to exercise due care to avoid a collision can result in serious criminal penalties.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens road safety by mandating license revocation for unsafe driving near emergency vehicles, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

Track

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 4830: 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 for cost-free travel between interchanges, enhancing regional transportation access and usage.85% confidence

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3910: Relates to providing secondary school pupils and adults in career education programs access to programs/courses sufficient to comprise a career major in electric vehicle maintenance and repair

Relates to providing secondary school pupils and adults in career education programs access to programs/courses sufficient to comprise a career major in electric vehicle maintenance and repair; establishes the working group on electric vehicle career education achievement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates new career education programs for electric vehicle maintenance, expanding vocational training access in schools and establishing a working group to advance this educational pathway.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes EV maintenance training programs, advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through workforce development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV workforce development, aligning with clean energy transition and emission reduction goals through career education programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates EV maintenance education programs, supporting workforce development for sustainable transportation infrastructure and EV adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5385: Relates to reexamination of licensees

Permits the commissioner of motor vehicles to require any licensed driver to submit to an examination or reexamination prior to such licensed driver's normal renewal date upon receipt of a recommendation from a court having jurisdiction of traffic offenses, or the governor or chief magistrate of a state or territory stating that the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely is questionable.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring driver reexamination when safety is questionable, directly aligning with safety standards indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

Track

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 7537: Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands

Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage for the town and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes construction of highway garage, directly advancing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

Track