Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10880: Prohibits metered parking on certain streets in the city of New York

This bill would stop the city of New York from installing parking meters on specific streets that are mostly residential. It defines a residential street as one where between 50% and 75% of the buildings are homes rather than commercial spaces. The rule applies immediately and is intended to reduce metered parking in neighborhoods with a high concentration of dwellings.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts metered parking on residential streets, limiting available parking spaces and reducing revenue for transportation infrastructure maintenance.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 1, 2026

S 10160: Permits the town of Redfield, Oswego county, to designate certain roads as minimum maintenance roads

This bill allows the town of Redfield in Oswego County to officially classify specific roads as "minimum maintenance roads." By amending state highway law, the legislation adds Redfield to a list of towns permitted to designate these roads, which typically means they will receive less frequent upkeep and repair from the state. The change takes effect immediately upon passage, though the specific legal amendment is set to be repealed later. This action directly impacts the town's ability to manage road conditions and affects residents who use the designated routes.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill allows towns to designate roads as minimum maintenance, reducing state upkeep and repair frequency, which weakens road infrastructure quality.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9840: Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law

Restricts a law enforcement officer from initiating a traffic stop for certain violations of the vehicle and traffic law; provides for the suppression or exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of such provisions; relates to the duties of the division of criminal justice services making certain information pertaining to traffic stops public.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts traffic stops for minor violations and mandates public reporting, enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts law enforcement traffic stops, limiting enforcement capabilities for vehicle and traffic law violations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10896: Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate

Delays the zero-emission school bus mandate for a period of five years; requires school districts to only purchase or lease zero-emission school buses by 2032 and requires school districts to only operate and maintain zero-emission school buses by 2040.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill delays zero-emission mandates, weakening clean energy adoption and extending fossil fuel use in school transport.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill delays zero-emission bus mandates, weakening pollution control and climate change mitigation efforts.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill delays zero-emission mandates, restricting the advancement of sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9922: Relates to the distribution of road salt

Requires that the department of transportation and every municipality, locality and public authority shall not spread road salt at a rate higher than three hundred pounds per lane mile on average during each snow and ice management season.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill limits road salt application rates, which restricts the effectiveness of winter road maintenance and safety measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11063: Prohibits persons who were sentenced for a crime involving unlawful sexual conduct or assault from using public transportation

Prohibits persons who were sentenced for a crime involving unlawful sexual conduct or assault from using public transportation including services in the transportation of passengers, airports, train stations, subway and rail stations, and bus terminals.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts rights of convicted individuals by banning public transportation use, limiting rehabilitation and reintegration opportunities.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts access to public transportation for specific individuals, limiting the scope of users and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Public Transit Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10891: Exempts school districts located within a nuclear emergency planning zone from zero-emission school bus requirements

Exempts any school district located wholly or partially within a ten-mile plume exposure pathway emergency planning zone surrounding a nuclear power facility from the requirements of only purchasing or leasing zero-emission school buses and only operating and maintaining zero-emission school buses.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill exempts districts from zero-emission bus mandates, weakening clean energy adoption in schools.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts districts from zero-emission bus mandates, weakening emission reduction efforts and environmental protections.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill exempts specific school districts from zero-emission bus requirements, limiting the expansion of sustainable transportation and clean vehicle adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Electric Vehicles Public Transit

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 10015: Requires e-bikes and electric scooters to be registered and have license plates

Requires bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters to be registered with the department of motor vehicles and have a license plate affixed to such bicycle with electric assist or electric scooter.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts e-bikes and scooters by requiring registration and plates, limiting their use and increasing barriers to sustainable transportation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9978: Prohibits safety and emission inspections for new motor vehicles that are sold or transferred

Prohibits safety and emission inspections for new motor vehicles that are sold or transferred until the third year after the initial inspection by a dealer.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts vehicle safety and emission inspections, weakening transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 10930: Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts the use of oil and gas drilling byproducts on highways, limiting operational flexibility for energy extraction activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting hazardous drilling fluids on highways prevents soil and water contamination, directly protecting the environment.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts the use of drilling fluids on highways for de-icing and dust suppression, limiting available resources for road maintenance and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Roads & Highways

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