Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2622: Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C)

Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); increases the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority from sixteen to seventeen members; provides for the appointment for one member from each of New York City's boroughs on the written recommendation of the mayor of New York City (Part B); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part C).

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals congestion pricing, a transportation funding mechanism, directly reducing revenue for transit infrastructure and operations.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7626: Enacts "Shawn's law"

Enacts "Shawn's law"; requires persons driving on a state expressway route, state interstate route, or state thruway route to pull over and seek assistance if their vehicle is unable to exceed thirty-five miles per hour; requires the division of state police to conduct an accident reconstruction and create a report in the case of certain accidents resulting in a fatality.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires drivers to pull over on highways if unable to maintain 35mph and mandates accident reports for fatalities - enhances road safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 920: Relates to requiring that certain information be provided to operators of limited use motorcycles

Relates to requiring that certain information be provided to operators of limited use motorcycles concerning rules of the road and consequences for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety information for motorcycle operators, enhancing compliance with road rules and promoting transportation safety as per topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 671: Authorizes the city of New York to provide for certain residential parking permit systems

Authorizes the city of New York to provide for certain residential parking permit systems in certain neighborhoods, including but not limited to, Washington Heights, Harlem, Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem, and Upper East Side.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes NYC residential parking permits to manage vehicle use in neighborhoods, directly addressing vehicle regulations under transportation policy.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7593: Requires entities selling zero-emission school buses to provide an independent range estimate to prospective purchasers

Requires entities selling zero-emission school buses to provide an independent range estimate to prospective purchasers; requires the office of general services to promulgate regulations and to provide zero-emission school bus manufacturers with a list of parties that may provide independent range verification.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyRequires independent range verification for zero-emission school buses, advancing clean energy infrastructure adoption by enabling informed purchasing decisions for renewable transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires independent range verification for zero-emission school buses, enabling informed adoption of sustainable transit vehicles and advancing eco-friendly transportation infrastructure standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3459: Relates to injury of domestic and companion animals by motorists

Requires motorists to exercise care to avoid colliding with any domestic or companion animal; increases fines and penalties for causing such injury and for leaving the scene of injury to certain animals without reporting.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety by increasing penalties for animal collisions, aligning with transportation safety standards for vehicle operation.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4793: Relates to the passing of stopped school buses

Relates to the passing of stopped school buses; requires each omnibus having a seating capacity in excess of fifteen children or more to have at least one flashing yellow signal lamp on the front thereof and at least one flashing yellow signal lamp on the rear thereof to indicate that such omnibus shall be stopping momentarily; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a method whereby any violation of section 1174 of the vehicle and traffic law shall be issued to the operator of such vehicle and not to the owner of such vehicle; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires flashing yellow signals on school buses to enhance safety during stops, directly improving transportation safety standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1776: Authorizes early voting sites to be placed at at least one city in a county, or if there is no city in such county, the county seat

This bill requires counties to establish at least one early voting location in either the largest city (based on the latest census) or the county seat if no cities exist. If a city has public transportation, the early voting site must be placed along those routes where feasible. It applies directly to county election officials and affects voters by standardizing early voting access points across all counties. The law takes immediate effect and includes a specific exception for Washington County.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires voting sites to align with public transit routes where feasible, promoting transit use for voter access and integrating election logistics with transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5042: Relates to updating the driver's manual provided to accepted learner's permit applicants and driver education courses

Relates to updating the driver's manual provided to accepted learner's permit applicants and driver education courses to include a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and the actions a motorist shall take during such stop including appropriate interactions with such officers.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates driver education to include traffic stop procedures, enhancing driver safety awareness during law enforcement interactions, aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6158: Relates to radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags

This bill requires New York-issued vehicle license plates to include radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags meeting specific technical standards. The tags must store unique vehicle information (like VIN and plate number), be tamper-proof, and work with existing registration systems and E-ZPass toll collection. Vehicle owners will pay an additional $25 fee when new reflectorized plates are issued with these RFID tags. The law directly affects all New York motor vehicle owners and the Department of Motor Vehicles, which must implement the new plate requirements by the effective date.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires RFID tags for E-ZPass compatibility and registration systems, enhancing transportation infrastructure integration and vehicle identification processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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