New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07996

Introduced
5/15/25  
Refer
5/15/25  

Caption

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority submit to the legislature and publish on its shared internet website an annual open data plan; requires the MTA to publish all customer surveys and complaint data, incident report data, police incident and arrest data collected by the authority or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries no later than January 1, 2026.

Impact

The enactment of S07996 is expected to significantly impact the operations of the MTA, particularly in terms of how it collects, manages, and reports data. By establishing clear guidelines for data publication, the bill promotes a culture of transparency within the authority. Stakeholders, including advocacy groups and the general public, will gain increased access to information about service quality, customer satisfaction, and incidents. This change can help inform public debate around transportation services and may lead to improvements in services based on community feedback.

Summary

Bill S07996 aims to enhance transparency and public access to data managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) by requiring the authority to submit an annual open data plan to the legislature. This plan must detail all customer surveys, complaint data, and relevant incident report data collected, ensuring that this information is made publicly available by January 1, 2026. By mandating the MTA to publish a comprehensive catalog of its datasets, this bill seeks to promote accountability and provide the public with a clearer insight into the authority’s operations and service quality.

Contention

While many view S07996 as a positive step towards greater transparency, there are concerns regarding the feasibility of implementing such extensive data publishing measures within the established timeframe. Critics argue that the MTA may face challenges in compiling and ensuring the accuracy of the required datasets. Additionally, some legislators and stakeholders might contend that data publication could inadvertently expose sensitive operational details or lead to misinterpretation of the data by the public without proper context.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A08236

Requires each state agency that publishes reports containing data on its website to post such reports in a machine-readable format; requires the state comptroller to conduct compliance audits and issue a written report to the legislature, the governor, and the audited agencies.

NY S06254

Requires insurers and corporations that issue, sell, renew or offer a specialized dental benefits plan policy or contract to report annually on data related to such dental benefits plan policies.

NY A03919

Requires insurers and corporations that issue, sell, renew or offer a specialized dental benefits plan policy or contract to report annually on data related to such dental benefits plan policies.

NY A08436

Requires subsidiaries of certain authorities and their employees to submit all unresolvable contract negotiations to binding arbitration.

NY S08694

Requires the metropolitan transportation authority to install solar canopies on its parking facilities.

NY A05291

Requires local boards and the division of housing and community renewal to submit certain residential housing and zoning information to the department of state annually; requires such information to be published by the department of state on its website.

NY S00919

Requires local boards and the division of housing and community renewal to submit certain residential housing and zoning information to the department of state annually; requires such information to be published by the department of state on its website.

NY A10804

Requires any state agency operating a state call center to annually publish on its public-facing website certain metrics relating to such state call center.

NY S00707

Requires certain data to be included in reports on the administration of managed long term care plans; changes reporting period to annually.

NY A09070

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

Similar Bills

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