New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A01807

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Report Pass
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  

Caption

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.

Summary

Bill A01807 amends the transportation law to require the formulation of a comprehensive statewide master plan for transportation that includes a minimum twenty-year forecast period. This plan aims to ensure the balanced development and coordination of adequate, safe, and efficient transportation facilities and services across New York State. The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation assess long-range needs, including pavement and bridge conditions, and consider existing metropolitan planning organizations' plans as well as statewide transportation improvement programs.

Impact

The bill will significantly impact state transportation planning by formalizing the requirement for a long-range forecast and assessment of transportation infrastructure. It will enhance the state's ability to plan for future transportation needs and improve the maintenance and development of highways and bridges. This amendment will also require the Department of Transportation to regularly update the plan, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in addressing the state's transportation challenges.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A01807 appears to be positive, as indicated by the unanimous vote of 25-0 in the Assembly Transportation Committee, which favored its referral to the Ways and Means Committee. This suggests a strong bipartisan support for the bill's objectives and recognition of the importance of long-term transportation planning.

Contention

While there are no notable points of contention highlighted in the available context, potential concerns could arise from stakeholders regarding the implementation of the plan and the allocation of resources. However, no specific opposition has been recorded in the discussions or voting history thus far.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A02677

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires such plan include a minimum twenty-year forecast period at the time of adoption, assessing long-range needs spanning such period, including a forecast of highway pavement and bridge conditions.

NY S06370

Requires the commissioner of transportation to submit a minimum twenty-year forecast period, assessing the long-range needs during such period on the pavement and bridge conditions of the state and local highways and bridges under the jurisdiction of such commissioner.

NY SF4603

Comparison of actual expenditures requirement in forecasted programs to projected spending from prior forecasts

NY SF2111

A bill for an act relating to statewide resilience planning, including the development, implementation, and periodic updating of an Iowa state resilience plan.

NY HF2158

A bill for an act relating to statewide resilience planning, including the development, implementation, and periodic updating of an Iowa state resilience plan.(See HF 2511.)

NY HF2511

A bill for an act relating to statewide resilience planning, including the development, implementation, and periodic updating of an Iowa state resilience plan. (Formerly HF 2158.)

NY SB1278

Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

NY HB3705

Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

NY AB2473

Wildfire Forecast and Threat Intelligence Integration Center: forecasted extreme, life-threatening fire weather conditions.

NY S3370

"Load Forecast Accountability Act"; requires BPU to review electricity load forecasting in State.

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