Bill > A00324

This bill requires transportation projects receiving federal, state, or both federal and state funding to consider "complete street design" during planning, design, construction, and reconstruction phases. Complete street design means creating road networks that are accessible and convenient for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation users, regardless of age. The bill allows the department of transportation to compile and publicly share design guidance and reference materials to help agencies implement these complete street design principles, drawing from sources like highway design guidance, federal highway administration guidance, and recommendations from national transportation associations. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will not apply to transportation projects already undertaken or approved before its enactment. Notably, the bill excludes routine maintenance activities like resurfacing, maintenance, and pavement recycling from these complete street design requirements.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A324