Bill > S03389

This bill establishes the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) Authority, a public benefit corporation dedicated to improving transportation along the I-278 corridor in Brooklyn. The authority will be responsible for studying the current conditions of the expressway, developing a comprehensive improvement plan addressing issues such as roadway deterioration, potential tunnel alternatives, truck weight limit enforcement, environmental sustainability, and safety. The plan must be approved by the transportation commissioner before implementation. The authority will consist of 15 members, including representatives from federal and state transportation agencies, the NYC Department of Transportation, the Brooklyn borough president, independent engineers, and community stakeholders appointed by various government bodies. Members will serve without salary but can receive expense reimbursements, and the authority will have the power to develop and implement strategies to modernize and maintain the BQE, which runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Kosciuszko Bridge. The bill aims to provide a 21st-century approach to transportation infrastructure that considers environmental justice, alternative transportation modes, and the long-term sustainability of this critical urban expressway.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3389