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.
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.
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.
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.
Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish design standards for greenway trails and to manage applications for greenway trails.
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.
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.
Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to establish a marketing program to solicit corporate sponsorships for naming rights of transit facilities owned by the authority; directs revenues to be placed in the metropolitan transportation authority finance fund.
This bill extends the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) existing authority to acquire and dispose of real property under New York State law. It specifically extends the provisions until June 24, 2028, while ensuring that any ongoing property acquisition cases (condemnation proceedings) underway at the time of expiration continue unaffected. The MTA, which manages transportation infrastructure and land use, is the direct beneficiary of this extension, allowing it to maintain current property management processes without disruption.
Requires that all new motor vehicles sold or leased at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire, whether or not equipped with standard radial or run-flat tires.
