Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8071: Implements a moratorium on digital billboards and directing the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents

Implements a moratorium on the installation of new digital billboards; directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the impact of digital billboards on motor vehicle accidents.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMoratorium on digital billboards and study on accident impact directly addresses road safety, a core transportation concern, aligning with safety enhancement indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6776: Relates to the registration of limited use motorcycles

Requires all limited use motorcycles sold in the State of New York be registered; relates to registration fees; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires motorcycle registration and safety regulations, enhancing vehicle compliance within transportation policy framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6646: Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in conjunction with the New York city transit authority, to develop certain tickets

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in conjunction with the New York city transit authority, to develop weekly and monthly tickets valid for optional, discounted transfers between such authorities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDevelops discounted transfer tickets between transit authorities, enhancing public transit accessibility and affordability for commuters.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5962: Permits the governor to direct the metropolitan transportation authority to provide free transportation to students during a state of emergency

This bill allows New York's governor to require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to provide free bus and train rides for K-12 students in cities with over 1 million residents during a declared state of emergency. It covers all transit services, including standard and express buses, until the emergency ends. The policy directly affects students in large urban areas like New York City and mandates no cost to riders during emergencies such as natural disasters or public health crises.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free emergency transit access for K-12 students, removing cost barriers during crises to support educational continuity and access in urban areas.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates free MTA transit for students during emergencies, expanding public transit access during crises90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 30, 2026

A 8379: Provides for the sale of salvaged airbags; repealer

Provides for the sale of recycled inflatable restraint systems; allows for the sale of non-deployed recycled inflatable restraint systems in New York, provided that such inflatable restraint systems meet required safety standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allows sale of salvaged airbags meeting safety standards, enhancing vehicle safety under transportation regulations.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7041: Requires all trains and stations operated by the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company have automated external defibrillators

Requires all trains and stations operated by the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company have automated external defibrillators as part of their medical emergency services program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires AEDs on transit systems to enhance medical emergency response, directly improving public transit safety standards within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 829: Establishes the crimes of vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter in an active work zone and intrusion into an active work zone

This bill creates new criminal offenses for drivers who enter active construction zones where workers are present. It establishes two levels of vehicular assault (causing serious injury) and two levels of vehicular manslaughter (causing death), with penalties ranging from class E felony to class B felony based on whether the violation was negligent or reckless. A separate misdemeanor charge applies to any driver, cyclist, or pedestrian entering an active work zone without authorization, punishable by fines up to $500 or up to three months in jail. The law defines an "active work zone" as any area with proper signage, cones, or traffic controls where workers are physically present.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses (vehicular assault/manslaughter in work zones) and expands criminalization, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of increased criminalization.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates criminal penalties for endangering construction workers in active work zones, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for laborers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates criminal penalties for entering active road construction zones, directly enhancing worker safety in transportation infrastructure work zones.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Violent Crime Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7736: Requiring the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation establish design standards and manage applications for greenway trails

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish design standards for greenway trails and to manage applications for greenway trails.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes design standards for greenway trails, promoting conservation of natural resources through trail development and management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationGreenway trails are active transportation infrastructure requiring design standards, aligning with sustainable transportation promotion under topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Parks & Recreation Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6875: Relates to the special powers of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in consultation with the New York city transit authority, the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, to allow riders travelling within the limits of the city of New York to pay a fare for commuter rail service equal to that of a MetroCard ride and for such riders to make free transfers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires MTA to match MetroCard fares and enable free transfers within NYC, enhancing public transit accessibility and affordability for riders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7555: Relates to eligibility for paratransit services

Opens eligibility of paratransit services to individuals with disabilities or health conditions who are able to utilize the public buses and railroad operated by the authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands paratransit access for disabled individuals, enhancing public transit inclusivity within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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