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- Signed chap.279
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.720
- Substituted for A7131
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1094
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- Referred to transportation
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Relates to directing the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the expansion of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to connect interstate 278 to route 440 in Richmond county
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Joseph Borelli
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5023
Title of bill
An act directing the department of transportation to conduct a feasibility study on the expansion of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to connect interstate 278 to route 440 in Richmond county
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes a study to explore the feasibility of extending the high-occupancy vehicle lanes from interstate 278 to route 440 in Richmond County.
Summary of specific provisions
NYS DOT will be authorized to study the feasibility of extending the HOV lanes south on route 440 in Richmond County. HOV eligible vehicles will need at least three occupants.
Justification
Staten Islanders in general, and South Shore residents in particular, suffer through one of the worst commutes in the nation. At a time when infrastructure investment is both critical and difficult to obtain, government must deliberately explore its options. Federal grant awards over the last decade have focused a great deal on Bus Rapid Transit Programs. BRTPs are characterized by limited-stop bus service supported by dedicated bus lanes and roads, HOV lanes, or Park and Ride centers. This will create an additional incentive for Staten Islanders who make up a disproportionate share of New York City's drivers to use the already existing MTA bus system. Having fewer cars on the road will not only help diminish congestion on Staten Island but relieve the heavy traffic burden that challenges all New Yorkers every day as they commute to Manhattan and other business centers in the Five Boroughs.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
The cost to perform the study
Effective date
This act shall take effect ninety days after it shall have become a law.
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