Bill > A03777

This bill establishes the "Fallen Skywalkers Memorial Bridge" in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, by designating a specific portion of the state highway system. The bridge is located on Route 5, spanning from Fuhrmann Boulevard in the south to Church Street and Delaware Avenue in the north, crossing the Buffalo waterfront. The bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to install and maintain appropriate signage for the memorial bridge, with the important caveat that this is a ceremonial designation and will not alter the bridge's official functional name or disrupt local commerce. The goal appears to be honoring a particular group or individuals (the "Fallen Skywalkers") through a symbolic highway naming, while ensuring that the roadway's practical usage remains unchanged. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3777