Bill > A04581

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 more modern, safer alternatives. The study must specifically investigate the location and mileage of current 3-cable guide rails statewide, estimate the costs of removal and replacement (including whether these costs would primarily be state or local), determine the most cost-effective timeline for removal, and assess the potential safety impacts of replacing these older guide rails. 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 detailed report to key state legislative leaders, including the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and minority leaders, outlining the study's findings and recommending potential legislative or administrative actions. The bill is designed to be temporary, taking effect immediately and automatically expiring one year after becoming law, with the primary goal of evaluating potential improvements to roadside safety infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4581