Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3762: Relates to authorizing the town of Dekalb, in the county of St. Lawrence, to reduce the maximum speed limit on certain public roadways

This bill (A 3762) authorizes the town of Dekalb in St. Lawrence County to set speed limits as low as 45 mph on a specific segment of U.S. Route 11. The affected section runs one quarter mile north of the U.S. Route 11 and East Dekalb Road intersection to one quarter mile south of the Hermon-DeKalb Central School athletic fields entrance. The town board may establish these limits through local law or ordinance, without needing additional state approval for this change.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes lower speed limits (45 mph) for road safety on specific roadway segment, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5166: Relates to fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers in cities with a population of one million or more and electric vehicle charging stations

Requires anywhere fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers in cities with a population of one million or more are installed, and there is available street parking, electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided for public use; defines terms; requires such charging stations to be designated and clearly identified.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates EV charging stations at 5G tower installations in major cities, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure for electric vehicles and reducing fossil fuel dependence.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates EV charging stations at 5G tower locations in major cities, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3477: Exempts political subdivisions from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

This bill exempts most local governments (counties, towns, cities, villages) from paying the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax, with one exception: cities with over 1 million residents (like New York City) remain subject to the tax. It directly affects local political subdivisions by removing this specific tax obligation. The key mechanism is amending tax law to add a new exemption category (paragraph 5) for these entities. This change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts local governments from tax obligation, reducing fiscal burden and aligning with fiscal responsibility in Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts local governments from transportation mobility tax, reducing revenue for transportation funding. Defunding = oppose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 8446: Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program

Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes school speed zones to enhance road safety near schools, directly supporting transportation safety measures within infrastructure policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 3183: Relates to notification requirements for traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring devices and photo speed violation monitoring systems

This bill requires local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) operating traffic signal photo enforcement devices or photo speed monitoring systems to install clear signs and pavement markings 100 feet before the device. The signs must state "a traffic-control signal photo violation-monitoring device is in use" or "a photo speed violation monitoring system is in use," as applicable. It applies directly to jurisdictions using these automated systems to capture traffic violations. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires clear signage for traffic enforcement devices to improve driver awareness and safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 4879: Establishes standards for glass repair and calibration of advanced driver assistance systems

This bill establishes standards for motor vehicle glass repair facilities that handle vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as cameras and sensors. It requires repair shops to inform consumers if ADAS calibration is needed after glass replacement, confirm the calibration meets the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, and disclose costs clearly. The bill prohibits shops from misleading consumers about insurance coverage, forcing assignment of insurance benefits, or offering incentives to direct claims. Violations carry a $2,500 penalty per occurrence, and shops must refer customers to certified dealers if they cannot perform proper calibration.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates ADAS calibration standards for vehicle safety, enhancing road safety protocols through proper repair procedures and consumer transparency.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4016: Fines imposed for failure to move over

Imposes fines for failure to exercise due care and move over when approaching parked, stopped or standing motor vehicles on the shoulder of a highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes fines for failing to move over near parked vehicles, directly enhancing highway safety standards and protecting road users, aligning with transportation safety indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6406: Relates to the Long Island Rail Road weekend reduced fare program

This bill expands the Long Island Rail Road's existing weekend reduced fare program to include East New York station. It requires the LIRR to provide the same reduced weekend fare for all trips between East New York station and other locations within New York City (e.g., traveling to or from Manhattan, Queens, or Brooklyn), eliminating current exclusions. The key provision mandates that the reduced fare applies regardless of starting or ending points within NYC, ensuring commuters don’t lose the benefit due to route crossings into Nassau County. The change applies only to weekend travel (12:01 AM Saturday to 11:59 AM Sunday) and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands LIRR weekend fare program to East New York, eliminating exclusions for NYC trips, promoting accessible public transit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2080: Relates to assaults on medical providers and employees and volunteers of hospitals

S 2080 expands New York's assault law to protect more healthcare workers and hospital volunteers, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified nursing assistants, when they are performing their duties. It also extends these protections to transit workers like bus drivers, train operators, and station cleaners during official duties. The bill amends two sections of the penal law (subdivisions 3 and 11 of section 120.05) to add these new categories to the list of protected individuals. This change directly affects medical and transit workers by making it a crime to assault them while on duty, strengthening legal safeguards for essential frontline staff.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands assault law protections to healthcare workers and transit employees, strengthening legal safeguards under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands legal protections for healthcare workers (nurses, NPs, CNAs) and hospital volunteers, directly strengthening safety for medical professionals in healthcare settings.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands assault law to protect healthcare/transit workers during duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly extends assault protections to transit workers (bus/train operators) during duties, enhancing transportation worker safety as a direct provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Healthcare Workforce Hospitals Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1401: Relates to the perimeter rule at LaGuardia airport

Provides that the port authority shall prohibit nonstop flights to or from points beyond one thousand five hundred miles, except on Saturdays and flights to Denver, Colorado, from flying to or from LaGuardia airport, an air terminal of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRestricts nonstop flights beyond 1,500 miles at LaGuardia, limiting air transportation options per perimeter rule.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Ports

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