Transportation (Public Transit)

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2255: 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 TransportationRequires safety standards for transit infrastructure coatings, enhancing structural maintenance and safety of bridges and tracks.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 233: Relates to establishing a task force on safety in school transportation

This bill creates a 18-member task force to review and improve safety in school transportation. The task force, appointed by state leaders and including education stakeholders, school bus drivers, and agency heads, will study existing safety laws, bus stop practices, pedestrian safety, and protocols for drivers (including substitutes). It must issue recommendations within 18 months on measures like retrofitting buses, using sensor technology, and curbing illegal passing of school buses. The bill does not implement new safety rules but establishes a review process to inform future policy. (Procedural bill; expires 24 months after enactment.)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates task force to improve school transportation safety through technology and protocols, directly enhancing K-12 school infrastructure and student safety.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates task force to improve school bus safety standards via recommendations on retrofitting, sensors, and illegal passing protocols, directly enhancing transportation safety protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3069: Requires the provision of assistive listening systems in New York state public transportation terminals

This bill requires all public transportation terminals in New York (including airports, bus stations, and train stations open to the general public) to install assistive listening systems and visual emergency alarms for people who are hard of hearing or deaf. Key provisions mandate real-time captioning for announcements, clear signage with universal symbols, and specific technology like induction loops or infrared systems, alongside visual alarms for emergencies that avoid flashing lights. Facilities must comply within 36 months of the law's effective date, excluding private-use terminals like those owned exclusively by companies. The law defines "public-use" terminals as those available without prior owner approval and specifies technical standards developed by state councils.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates assistive technologies (induction loops, real-time captioning) for accessibility, promoting digital equity in public infrastructure per topic definition.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates accessibility features (assistive listening, visual alarms) in public transit terminals, enhancing safety and usability for deaf/hard of hearing passengers within transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 3240: Relates to drivers of school buses using hands-free mobile telephones

This bill prohibits school bus drivers from using hands-free mobile telephones while operating a bus carrying students. It directly affects school bus drivers during student transport, with exceptions only for emergencies (like contacting emergency services) or when the bus is parked safely off the road. The law explicitly bans phone use during operation with students on board, except for emergency communications or specific official duties. The bill aims to reduce distractions for drivers transporting children, aligning with broader traffic safety goals.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits school bus drivers from using phones during operation, directly enhancing workplace safety for drivers transporting students.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits school bus phone use during operation to enhance driver focus, directly strengthening transportation safety standards for student transport.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 259: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp

Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles, in consultation with the commissioner of transportation, to promulgate rules and regulations for certain signage on school buses; relates to professional development school bus driver safety training seminars statewide.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offenses for trespass on school grounds, expanding criminalization, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety protections for school property and buses, enhancing student safety on school grounds per its criminal trespass provisions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates school bus driver safety training, directly improving workplace safety for this worker group.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates school bus safety rules and signage via transportation commissioner, enhancing transportation safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 170: Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to post signage over mass transit seats indicating that individuals should give up their seats for the elderly, pregnant and disabled

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to post signage over mass transit seats indicating that individuals should give up their seats for the elderly, pregnant and disabled; provides such signage shall be conspicuously posted and visible from all seats; provides costs and expenses to be paid through appropriated funds.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates signage for seat accessibility on mass transit, enhancing rider safety and inclusivity in public transportation services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5365: Imposes higher civil penalties upon motor carriers who fail to report to the commissioner of motor vehicles certain disqualifying violations by bus drivers

Authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to impose higher civil penalties upon motor carriers who fail to report to the commissioner of motor vehicles certain disqualifying violations by bus drivers employed by such carrier.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reporting of bus driver violations to enhance safety standards, directly advancing transportation safety regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1409: Extends and expands the scope of the on-demand E-hail paratransit pilot

This bill extends New York City's on-demand E-hail paratransit pilot program until March 31, 2027, and requires expanding it to include 1,200 additional Access-A-Ride paratransit users by March 2026. The program allows eligible Access-A-Ride users to book immediate rides via smartphone app or phone, with fares matching standard bus/subway base rates and service hours aligned with regular transit. Expansion must use existing 2019 funding levels and select a representative sample of users across age, disability, location, and ride frequency. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority must report on pilot usage, costs, and ridership by April 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands public paratransit access via app-based rides, matching transit fares, extending pilot to serve 1,200+ additional users - advancing transportation accessibility and service coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3401: Requires all bus companies to post on their websites or at the places they sell tickets, certain information

Requires all bus companies to post on their internet websites or at the places they sell tickets, certain information maintained by the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires bus companies to display safety data from Motor Carrier Safety Administration, enhancing transparency and safety standards in public transit.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6276: Allows boards of cooperative educational services to install school bus stop sign cameras

This bill allows local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) to install cameras on school buses to capture drivers who fail to stop for school buses. It authorizes the use of stationary or mobile photo monitoring systems to document violations of school bus stop laws, with local governments bearing all installation and maintenance costs. The footage cannot be used in school disciplinary proceedings or for licensing actions against bus operators. School districts or BOCES must handle the footage per agreement but cannot access it for disciplinary purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnforces school bus stop laws via cameras to enhance traffic safety, directly supporting transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

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