Transportation (Bicycle Infrastructure)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3387: Relates to requiring inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects subject to oversight by the department of transportation

Requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design for DOT projects, enhancing safety and accessibility in transportation infrastructure95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1128: Establishes a bicycle and pedestrian planning assistance program within the department of transportation

Establishes a bicycle and pedestrian planning assistance program within the department of transportation to provide county and municipal governments with planning assistance for locally driven projects and activities that lead to bicycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure; establishes criteria for approval for assistance under such program.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes non-motorized transportation infrastructure, reducing vehicle emissions and supporting environmental protection through sustainable mobility planning.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes program to fund bike/pedestrian infrastructure planning, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 915: Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles

This bill requires state and local transportation agencies to design all new or majorly reconstructed public roads - including those funded by federal and state money - to safely accommodate all users. Specifically, it mandates considering pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and public transit riders during planning, construction, and major rehabilitation (but not routine maintenance or resurfacing under 10 years). Agencies must incorporate "complete street" features like bike lanes and wider sidewalks where projects meet certain thresholds, such as a 10-year service life for resurfacing. The law applies to all projects overseen by the Department of Transportation and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes walking/cycling infrastructure reducing vehicle emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals through transportation design.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates complete street design with bike lanes/sidewalks for new/reconstructed roads, enhancing safety for pedestrians/cyclists and promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1875: Relates to requiring inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects subject to oversight by the department of transportation

Requires inclusion of complete street design for state and local transportation projects undertaken by DOT or which receive both federal and state funding and are subject to DOT oversight.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires complete street design inclusion for DOT projects, enhancing safety and accessibility for all transportation users per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2120: Relates to the service life requirement for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use

Enables federal aid municipal street and highway funding for projects for painting, striping and other new infrastructure dedicated primarily for pedestrian or cyclist use notwithstanding the ten year service life requirement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables federal funding for pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure, advancing sustainable transportation projects by removing service life barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 131: Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding

Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding; authorizes the department to compile and make publicly available guidance and reference material related to consideration of complete street design.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires complete street design consideration for funded projects, promoting multi-modal safety and sustainable infrastructure - directly advances transportation design standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 639: Relates to the operation of bicycles at stop signs and traffic-control signals

Relates to special provisions for the operation of bicycles when approaching stop signs and traffic-control signals including steady circular red signals and red arrow signals.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies bicycle traffic regulations at stop signs/ signals, enhancing transportation safety standards per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7540: Relates to consolidated local highway assistance payments ("CHIPS")

This bill (A 7540) redirects funds from the Consolidated Local Highway Assistance Program (CHIPS) specifically for bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other paved multi-use trails not on the state highway system. It requires these trails to be within or connected to local highway right-of-way and meet defined specifications (e.g., minimum 6-foot width for Greenway trails). The policy directly affects local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) that maintain non-state highways and trails, allowing them to use CHIPS funds for constructing or maintaining these non-motorized infrastructure projects. The bill updates existing highway law to explicitly include these trail types under CHIPS funding eligibility.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRedirects highway funds to bicycle paths and multi-use trails, promoting non-motorized transport to reduce emissions and support conservation goals.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects CHIPS funds to bicycle paths and trails, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure within local highway right-of-way.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 5178: Requires certain public authorities to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges

Requires the New York state bridge authority, the Thousand Islands bridge authority, the Nassau county bridge authority, the Ogdensburg bridge authority, and the New York state thruway authority to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges and provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and the public a copy of such plan.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by requiring feasibility studies for bicycle/pedestrian access on bridges, enhancing infrastructure for non-vehicle modes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Bridges Pedestrian Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1832: Requires the department of transportation to develop an updated New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan

Requires the department of transportation to develop an updated New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan adapted from the department's nineteen hundred ninety-seven New York state bicycle and pedestrian plan, to be re-evaluated and updated every five years.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires updated bicycle/pedestrian plan, promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure improvements per bill's mandate to re-evaluate every five years.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety

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