Transportation (Bicycle Infrastructure)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 350: Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be registered, inspected and insured

Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters be registered with the department of motor vehicles, inspected and have liability insurance; and have a license plate affixed to such bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires registration/insurance for e-bikes/scooters, enhancing safety standards in transportation vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5608: Requires commuter bicyclists to complete a bicycle safety course

Requires commuter bicyclists to complete a bicycle safety course; directs the commissioner to initiate and put into effect curriculum for such course.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates bicycle safety courses for commuters, directly enhancing transportation safety standards within vehicle regulation policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 451: Relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching bicyclists on the roadway

This bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to improve safety for bicyclists. It requires drivers approaching bicyclists on roadways to either change lanes (if safe to do so) or reduce speed if lane-changing isn't possible or would require crossing a yellow line. The law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles near bicyclists on public roads. The change takes immediate effect and aims to reduce collisions by clarifying driver responsibilities when sharing the road.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends traffic law to enhance bicyclist safety via driver behavior requirements, directly improving road safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 9209: Relates to lights for bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters

This bill (A 9209) requires manufacturers shipping electric-assist bicycles and electric scooters in New York State to permanently install specific lighting before selling them. It mandates front white lights visible 500 feet ahead and rear red or amber lights visible 300 feet behind (with 200-foot side visibility) for e-bikes, and similar rear lights for e-scooters. The law directly affects manufacturers selling these vehicles in New York, not end-users or riders. It takes effect 90 days after becoming law, setting clear safety standards for lighting equipment on these products.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety lighting on e-bikes/scooters, enhancing visibility and road safety per transportation vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7000: Includes a class three bicycle with electric assist in the definition of limited use motorcycle

This bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to explicitly include "class three bicycles with electric assist" in the legal definition of a "limited use motorcycle." It directly affects e-bike riders and transportation regulations by categorizing these bikes under the same classification as low-speed motorcycles. The change clarifies that class three e-bikes (with a maximum speed of 28 mph) will now be treated as limited use motorcycles under existing law, affecting how they're regulated, registered, and operated.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies e-bike classification under limited use motorcycles, enabling legal use and promoting sustainable transportation adoption without restrictive requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Assembly Dec 8, 2025

A 167: Relates to authorizing a five mile per hour speed limit for open streets in cities having a population in excess of one million

This bill authorizes cities with populations over one million (like New York City) to establish a minimum five-mile-per-hour speed limit on designated "open streets." Open streets are defined as segments with physical barriers, signage, or traffic calming measures that prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and non-motorized users over vehicles. The bill amends traffic laws to ensure such speed limits comply with existing regulations but does not affect school zone speed limits or simple traffic control signs. It directly impacts urban transportation planning in large cities by mandating the lowest possible speed for these pedestrian-focused zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes 5mph speed limits on open streets to prioritize pedestrians/cyclists, enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's focus on traffic calming for non-motorized users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5143: Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to create a bicycle with electric assist battery swapping pilot program in N.Y. city

Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to create a bicycle with electric assist battery swapping pilot program in a city with a population of one million or more.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes e-bike adoption via battery swapping pilot, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting clean transportation alternatives.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation through e-bike battery swapping pilot program, advancing infrastructure for alternative transit options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 24, 2025

S 3197: Prohibits the use of virtual reality headsets while operating a motor vehicle

This bill prohibits drivers from wearing virtual reality headsets while operating any motor vehicle, limited use automobile, motorcycle, or bicycle on public roads. It specifically bans the use of VR headsets - distinct from other audio devices - while driving, aiming to prevent distractions that could impair safe operation. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, with immediate authority granted to create necessary rules for implementation. It directly affects all road users operating the listed vehicles, focusing on eliminating a specific distraction hazard.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits VR headsets to prevent driver distraction, directly enhancing road safety standards per transportation topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2004: Relates to leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or bicycle with an electric assist system without reporting in the first and second degrees

Increases the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the second degree and leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the first degree; provides increased penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a wheeled non-motorized means of conveyance without reporting in the first and second degrees when the vehicle involved is a bicycle with an electric assist system.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for leaving accident scenes involving e-scooters/bikes, enhancing transportation safety standards for emerging vehicle types.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7549: Requiring that vehicles yield the right of way to multi-use trails that cross roadways

Bill S 7549 requires drivers to yield the right of way to individuals using multi-use trails when those trails cross a roadway within a crosswalk. This applies to pedestrians, bicyclists, and others using non-motorized transport on designated multi-use trails. Users of these trails will also be subject to the same limitations as pedestrians when crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. The bill defines multi-use trails as those established by various state or local entities for recreational and transportation purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates vehicle yielding to trail users, enhancing safety for pedestrians/bicyclists on multi-use trails crossing roadways, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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