Transportation (Public Transit)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1393: Relates to modifying the penalties associated with passing a stopped school bus to include a mandatory driver education course

Relates to modifying the penalties associated with passing a stopped school bus to include a mandatory driver education course for each offense after a second conviction if recommended by the court.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver education for repeated school bus passing violations, enhancing road safety standards within transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit Traffic Safety

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 19, 2025

A 4873: Prohibits the operation of N.Y. city transit authority subways or trains without a conductor on board

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates conductors on NYC transit trains with >2 cars, enhancing public transportation safety standards per bill's explicit requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9187: Extends the date by which school districts must purchase and solely operate and maintain zero-emission school buses

Extends the date by which school districts must purchase and solely operate and maintain zero-emission school buses; authorizes certain school districts to apply for and be granted an annual one-year extension for compliance with zero-emission school bus requirements until 2045.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExtends deadline for zero-emission school buses, promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates zero-emission school buses with extended compliance deadline until 2045, directly reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by extending compliance deadlines for zero-emission school buses, advancing vehicle regulation standards in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4505: Establishes an office of the transit riders advocate to receive and resolve complaints affecting mass transit users of facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority

Establishes an office of the transit riders advocate to receive and resolve complaints affecting mass transit users of facilities of the metropolitan transportation authority.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates office to resolve transit complaints, enhancing service quality for mass transit users under MTA facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 1005: Requires the MTA and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, elevated subway and railway tracks and stations

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to implement certain standards issued by the society for protective coatings pertaining to applying and removing coatings from bridges, trestles, and elevated subway and railway tracks and stations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates coating standards for bridges and transit infrastructure, enhancing safety and longevity of transportation assets per MTA/NYC transit requirements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 6815: Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city

Provides that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction pursuant to a bus rapid transit program when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties on behalf of such authority and is operating an authorized employer motor vehicle in the bus lane at the time of the violation and conducting lawful business or providing service to an official metropolitan transportation authority vehicle or personnel while in a bus lane.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly allows MTA vehicles to operate in bus lanes during authorized duties without penalty, enabling efficient public transit operations and supporting transportation infrastructure use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7048: Makes provisions relating to the suspension of licenses

Provides that the owner of a hazard vehicle service or of a taxicab, livery, bus, coach, limousine, van or wheelchair accessible van service, who has permitted an employee to operate such a vehicle when such employee has not been issued a valid state driver's license or whose license has been suspended or revoked shall have their business license suspended for thirty days.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates valid licenses for vehicle operators, directly improving workplace safety for employees by preventing unlicensed operation. Aligns with Labor & Employment safety protections.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces licensing requirements for vehicle operators, strengthening safety standards in transportation services per its summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5828: Establishes the Big Apple Transit Authority and the Commuter Transit Authority; repealer

Relates to establishing the big apple transit authority and the commuter transportation authority for the purpose of providing such authorities with municipal control over the New York city subway system (Part A); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority within the New York city transit authority (Part B); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority; repeals provisions relating thereto (Part C); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority (Part D); relates to establishing the commuter transportation authority (Part E).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates transit authorities to establish municipal control over NYC subway system, advancing public transit infrastructure management and governance.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4756: Relates to owner liability for failure of a driver to stop for a school bus displaying a red visual signal and stop-arm

Relates to the fine schedule for owner liability for failure of a vehicle operator to stop for a school bus displaying a red visual signal and stop-arm.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces fines for failing to stop for school buses, enhancing road safety standards for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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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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