2021-2022 session: change session
Transportation bills
Bills on roads, bridges, transit, the MTA, vehicle and traffic law, and driver licensing. Most start in the Senate and Assembly Transportation Committees, which also handle speed and bus-lane camera programs and the many local road designations that pass each year.
Highest impact
Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score
- S4682Senate
Speed Cameras in Work Zones
This bill authorizes a five-year demonstration program using speed cameras to enforce speed limits in highway work zones and establishes procedures, penalties, and revenue distribution for violations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A485Assembly
Speed Cameras in Work Zones
This bill establishes a demonstration program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones, setting penalties, adjudication procedures, and revenue allocation.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A7016Assembly
Install Subway Platform Cameras
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to install and maintain surveillance cameras at all subway stations and platforms.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S2740Senate
Automated Truck Weight Enforcement
This bill authorizes a pilot program using automated "weigh in motion" systems on I-278 in Brooklyn to enforce truck weight limits and fine violators.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4661Senate
Boost School Bus Safety Training
This bill creates a School Bus Motorist Education Fund to support education and research aimed at reducing illegal school bus passing in New York.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S5602Senate
Expand Speed Camera Hours
This bill extends New York City's school speed zone camera program until 2025 and requires clearer signage for photo enforcement.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10438Assembly
Extend Speed Camera Hours
This bill extends New York City's school speed zone camera program to July 1, 2025 and requires clearer signage indicating photo enforcement.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - A3801Assembly
Protect Toll Payers' Rights
The Toll Payer Protection Act establishes regulations and consumer protections for cashless toll collection, notification, dispute resolution, penalties, privacy, and debt collection in New York.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - A7330Assembly
Increase School Bus Safety Training
This bill creates a school bus motorist education fund, directing fines from illegal school bus passing to support safety programs and grants.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - S3587Senate
Protect Toll Payers' Rights
The "Toll Payer Protection Act" sets new rules for cashless tolling in New York, establishing clearer billing, penalties, dispute procedures, and privacy protections for toll payers.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0%
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- S4682Senate
Speed Cameras in Work Zones
This bill authorizes a five-year demonstration program using speed cameras to enforce speed limits in highway work zones and establishes procedures, penalties, and revenue distribution for violations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A7016Assembly
Install Subway Platform Cameras
This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to install and maintain surveillance cameras at all subway stations and platforms.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S2740Senate
Automated Truck Weight Enforcement
This bill authorizes a pilot program using automated "weigh in motion" systems on I-278 in Brooklyn to enforce truck weight limits and fine violators.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4661Senate
Boost School Bus Safety Training
This bill creates a School Bus Motorist Education Fund to support education and research aimed at reducing illegal school bus passing in New York.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S5602Senate
Expand Speed Camera Hours
This bill extends New York City's school speed zone camera program until 2025 and requires clearer signage for photo enforcement.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A6295Assembly
Train Young CDL Drivers
This bill establishes a training program allowing 18-20 year olds to qualify for a Class A commercial driver’s license with restrictions.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S7053Senate
Let Drivers Pay Fines Monthly
This bill allows people to avoid license suspension by entering installment payment plans for traffic fines and removes penalties for missing payments under such plans.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S9428Senate
Track Catalytic Converter Records
This bill requires vehicle dismantlers to keep detailed records of catalytic converters and mandates car dealers offer etching kits for new vehicles.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- S3959Senate
Transit Riders on Boards
This bill requires that at least one voting member on certain New York regional transportation authority boards be a transit-dependent individual with a disability, appointed with input from…
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A8936Assembly
Fund Safer Street Designs
This bill increases the state funding share for municipal street projects that include complete street design features.
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S9432Senate
Require MTA Manage Track Vegetation
This bill requires the MTA to create and implement a policy for responsible vegetation management near commuter rail properties, including communication guidelines with local communities.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - S4448Senate
State Takes Over Deerfield Road
This bill authorizes the town of Deerfield to transfer jurisdiction of a specific road to the state for highway purposes.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A7599Assembly
Limit Windshield Ticket Enforcement
This bill makes windshield obstruction violations secondary offenses, meaning tickets can only be issued if another violation occurs.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S660Senate
Plant Pollinator-Friendly Highway Medians
This bill requires the use of pollinator-friendly native plants and reduced mowing in highway medians throughout New York State.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A5735Assembly
No Schools Near Highways
The "Schools Impacted by Gross Highways (SIGH) Act" prohibits building new schools within 500 feet of major highways unless no alternative sites exist.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed - A3801Assembly
Protect Toll Payers' Rights
The Toll Payer Protection Act establishes regulations and consumer protections for cashless toll collection, notification, dispute resolution, penalties, privacy, and debt collection in New York.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed