What's happening
This bill directs a joint study on extending the Long Island Motor Parkway trail in Queens and Nassau, with findings due in one year.
Why it matters
The study will analyze not just costs and timelines, but also how construction of the trail extension could impact local traffic and the surrounding environment. which may affect daily life, commuting patterns, and neighborhood character for residents.
Potential connections between the Empire State Trail and four major counties (Kings, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk) will be evaluated. , possibly making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel long distances across Long Island and into New York City, fostering regional mobility and tourism.
The involvement of multiple agencies—including the Office of Mental Health—suggests that the study may consider impacts on state facilities or vulnerable populations along the route. , highlighting a focus on community well-being and inter-agency cooperation.
Public and inter-agency input will be actively sought, meaning local voices and expert perspectives could shape recommendations. ; this could influence the project’s design, scope, and how potential challenges are addressed.
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Study Long Island Trail Expansion
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History
- Vetoed memo.163
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.366
- Substituted for A6413
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–2
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.443
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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Study Long Island Trail Expansion
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor David Weprin
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4492
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
March 13, 2019
Introduced by Sen. LIU -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
AN ACT in relation to ordering a study and report on a proposed extension of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail, a part of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway, east from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway in the county of Queens to the trailhead of the planned Motor Parkway trail in the county of Nassau; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health are hereby authorized and directed to jointly conduct a study on a proposed extension of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail, a part of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway, east from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway in the county of Queens to the trailhead of the planned Motor Parkway trail in the county of Nassau.
1. Such study shall address no less than the following issues:
(a) The estimated total cost of the project.
(b) The estimated duration of the project.
(c) The impact construction will have on local traffic patterns.
(d) The environmental impact of the project, represented in an environmental impact statement, if such statement is required by law, or is deemed warranted according to the discretion of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation.
(e) Assess if the project could provide a connection between the Empire State Trail and the counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.
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(f) Identify areas for cooperation between agencies who have purview over this project and/or relevant properties and solicit and incorporate input from such agencies.
2. The office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health shall report such findings to the governor and the legislature within one year after the effective date of this act.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire one year after it shall have become a law when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed.
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Title of bill
An act in relation to ordering a study and report on a proposed extension of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail, a part of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway, east from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway in the county of Queens to the trailhead of the planned Motor Parkway trail in the county of Nassau; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill directs The office of parks, recreation and historic preservation and the office of mental health are hereby author- ized and directed to conduct a study on a proposed extension of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail, a part of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway, east from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway in the county of Queens to the trailhead of the planned Motor Parkway trail in the county of Nassau. The study shall find the estimated cost of the project, the duration of the project, the impact to local traffic patterns, the envi- ronmental impact, an assessment on whether the project can provide a connection to the Empire State Trail and the counties of Kings, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk, and identify areas of cooperation between agencies for the review of this project. Findings must be reported to the Gover- nor, Legislature within one year of the effective date of this act.
Section 2 provides that this act will take effect immediately and shall expire one year after enactment into law upon such provisions of this act shall be repealed.
Justification
The purpose of this bill is study and report on a proposed extension of the Long Island Motor Parkway trail, a part of the Brooklyn Queens Greenway, east from Winchester Boulevard to Little Neck Parkway in the county of Queens to the trailhead of the planned Motor Parkway trail in the county of Nassau in order to allow Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau resi- dents access to the Empire State Trailway. The study will also help improve safety around Union Turnpike in Queens, considered one of the most dangerous areas in Queens for bicyclists and pedestrians. By extending the existing bike and walking path nearby contained within the Long Island Motor Parkway, public safety can be greatly improved. This bill seeks to order a study concerning the plausibility of this project.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act will take effect immediately and shall expire one year after enactment into law upon which such provisions of this act shall be repealed.
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