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This bill allows New York to join federal pilot programs to collect and study roadway and transportation data for safety and efficiency.
Why it matters
Enables New York to directly participate in cutting-edge federal research and pilot programs. potentially bringing in new funding, expertise, and innovative technologies to address local transportation challenges.
Broadens the state’s ability to gather critical data. on roadway safety, congestion, infrastructure durability, and emerging technologies (like autonomous vehicles), which could inform smarter, evidence-based policy decisions.
Positions New York to address future transportation needs and capacity issues proactively. , rather than reactively, by leveraging federal initiatives and studies as they arise.
May accelerate the adoption and safe deployment of new technologies. (such as autonomous vehicles) and strategies that could improve safety, reduce traffic, and extend the lifespan of infrastructure statewide.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1808
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 17, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. MAGNARELLI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the transportation law, in relation to authorizing the commissioner of the department of transportation to enroll New York state in any federal pilot program or project for the collection and study of various roadway and transportation data
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 14 of the transportation law is amended by adding a new subdivision 36 to read as follows:
36. To enroll the state of New York in any federal pilot program or project for the collection and study of data for the review of federal or state roadway safety, infrastructure sustainability, congestion mitigation, transportation system efficiency, autonomous vehicle technology, or capacity challenges.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00200-01-9
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