What's happening
Writing a plain-English summary… Track this bill to get it by email.
Why it matters
Albany, before your first meeting.
Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.
Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.
Who cares
Headline styles
Sponsors
No co-sponsors yet.
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Full text
The text isn't available here yet. Check nysenate.gov.
Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the transportation law, in relation to the statewide mass transportation operating assistance program
Purpose
To permit commuter ferry services to obtain funding from the statewide mass transportation assistance program.
Justification
In the wake of 9/11 commuter ferry service has expanded and taken on an important role in mass transportation. Commuters have been relying on commuter ferry service because of the ease of which it takes them from their homes to their workplace in another borough. Commuter ferry service would also provide an alternative means of transportation in the case of another mass emergency. In addition, given the City's increasing congestion, and the increasing redevelopment of the City's waterfronts, private ferry service is an essential option to enhance the mobility of New York City's commuters in the 21st century. Presently, the cost of these services are subsidized by monies which were received after 9/11. These subsidies make the cost of service affordable to commuters. Unfortunately, these subsidies are coming to an end. This bill would permit this important mass transportation service to receive funding under the statewide mass transportation operating assistance program. The ability to receive this funding will keep the cost commuter ferry service affordable.
Legislative history
2003-04 S.3466 - Referred to Senate Transportation 2005-06 S.1196 - Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.