Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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 The change takes effect immediately upon passage, though the specific legal amendment is set to be repealed later.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 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 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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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 10708: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

This bill prohibits the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within the city of New York. It applies to all businesses and individuals attempting to sell these vehicles in the city and establishes penalties of up to $2,000 per violation for non-compliance. The law also allows authorities to impound vehicles sold in violation and requires dealers to register with the commissioner while restricting sales to those intended for use outside the city. Enforcement is authorized for city department employees, police, and other agencies designated by the mayor. The bill takes effect on January 1st of the year following its passage.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts ATV and off-highway motorcycle sales in NYC, limiting transportation options and vehicle availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 9593: Enacts the stop highway community harm act

Prevents an increase in vehicular lane capacity of highways within two hundred feet of certain public housing facilities, in areas with high rates of asthma, and in environmental justice communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts highway expansion near high asthma and environmental justice communities, reducing potential pollution and protecting vulnerable populations from environmental harm.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing facilities by restricting highway expansions near them, preventing environmental harm that disproportionately affects housing residents in environmental justice communities.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts highway lane capacity increases near public housing and environmental justice communities, limiting transportation infrastructure expansion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 26, 2026

A 10607: Enacts the stop highway community harm act

Prevents an increase in vehicular lane capacity of highways within two hundred feet of certain public housing facilities, in areas with high rates of asthma, and in environmental justice communities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects public housing facilities by restricting highway expansions that could harm residents, particularly in environmental justice communities with high asthma rates.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts highway lane capacity increases near public housing and environmental justice areas, limiting transportation infrastructure expansion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 9561: 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 restricts road salt application rate (300 lbs/lane mile), limiting a transportation maintenance practice per transportation infrastructure topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2436: Prohibits the sale of ATVs and off-highway motorcycles in the city of New York

S 2436 bans the sale, lease, or rental of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles within New York City. It directly affects sellers - including businesses, dealers, and individuals - who operate within the city limits. The bill imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for first violations and $2,000 for subsequent violations within a year, with each transaction counted as a separate offense. Enforcement is authorized for city departments and police, and vehicles used in violation may be impounded until fines are paid. The law does not restrict existing owners or vehicles used outside NYC.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits sale/lease of ATVs/off-highway motorcycles in NYC, directly restricting vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5898: Transfers certain lands to city of New York to be used as parklands

S 5898 transfers ownership of specific land parcels, including sections of the Willowbrook Parkway and Richmond Parkway in Staten Island, to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation for use as public parklands. The bill prohibits these lands from being used for transportation, sold, leased, or repurposed without explicit legislative approval, requiring any future disposal to be replaced with equivalent parkland of similar environmental value. It also allocates funds equal to the construction cost of these parkways to support local transportation projects in Staten Island, such as road improvements and expressway extensions. This legislation preserves green space while directing resources toward infrastructure needs in the borough.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits transportation use of parkway lands (Willowbrook/Richmond Parkways), converting them to parkland and restricting future transportation infrastructure on these parcels.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1362: Relates to prohibiting the use of wastewater from high-volume hydraulic fracturing for road and land spreading

This bill prohibits natural gas drilling operations using high-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) from using their wastewater for road dust control, de-icing, or land spreading. It directly affects oil and gas companies conducting HVHF, defined as operations using over 300,000 gallons of water per well. The key provision explicitly bans wastewater - including flowback fluid and production brine - from these specific uses under environmental law. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans wastewater disposal methods (road/land spreading) that risk soil/water contamination, directly reducing pollution from fracking operations per environmental law.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBans wastewater use for road dust control/de-icing, restricting a transportation infrastructure maintenance practice85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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