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NY S01549

NY S01549
Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.


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Introduced
01/15/2019
In Committee
03/03/2020
Crossed Over
05/15/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the highway law, in relation to enabling safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the highway law to require the consideration of complete street design features that enable safe access to public roads for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation users, in the planning, design, construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of state, county, and local transportation projects that receive federal and state funding and are subject to Department of Transportation oversight. The bill also clarifies the language around the exemptions from this requirement, specifically regarding resurfacing, maintenance, and pavement recycling projects.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

referred to transportation (on 03/03/2020)

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