Bill > A00225

This bill authorizes the New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short-distance commuter permits for free travel between specific interchanges (specifically interchanges 34-A, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39) in the Syracuse area. These permits can be restricted to peak commuter hours, and if an audit shows that the free permits cause significant revenue loss, the authority may offer them at a discounted rate per mile. Before implementing any discounted rate, the authority must hold at least one public hearing in the permit area to maximize public participation. The bill has a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire on December 31, 2030, and the Thruway Authority is required to develop implementation rules and regulations before the act takes effect, which will be 120 days after becoming law. This legislation appears aimed at providing commuters in the Syracuse area with more affordable and convenient travel options on the New York State Thruway.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A225