Bill > S02156

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a public agency responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area, to organize and conduct an annual public seminar focused on exploring new innovations and emerging methods related to the agency's core mission. The seminar will be an educational event where the MTA will independently select the specific topic each year and identify qualified presenters to deliver lectures to attendees. The purpose of the seminar appears to be promoting innovation, knowledge sharing, and staying current with developing transportation technologies and methodologies. The bill mandates that this seminar be held pursuant to section 1264 of the public authorities law, providing a legal framework for the event. The legislation will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, giving the MTA time to plan and implement the first seminar.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2156