Bill > S03480

This bill authorizes and directs the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of removing all existing 3-cable guide rails (a type of roadside safety barrier) from New York roadways and replacing them with safer, more modern alternatives. The study must include detailed information such as the current locations and total mileage of 3-cable guide rails in the state, estimated costs of removal and replacement (including whether these costs would primarily be state or local), the potential timeline for removal in a cost-effective manner, and an assessment of the potential impact on vehicle and motorist safety. The commissioner is permitted to consult with federal, state, and local agencies to gather relevant information. Within one year of the act's effective date, the commissioner must submit a report to key state leadership, including the governor, senate leaders, and assembly leaders, detailing the study's findings and providing recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions. The bill is designed to be temporary, taking effect immediately and expiring one year after becoming law, with the goal of evaluating and potentially improving roadside safety infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3480