Bill > A05184

This bill requires the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a study within 120 days to identify parkway entrances most frequently accessed by commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that are taller than the clearance of bridges on special parkways. After identifying these entrances, the department must install physical barriers within one year to prevent or hinder such vehicles from accessing these parkway entrances. The bill defines a commercial motor vehicle by referencing the vehicle and traffic law, specifically focusing on large trucks that exceed bridge clearance heights. The transportation commissioner is authorized to request and receive relevant data from other state agencies to conduct the study, with the understanding that any shared information will maintain its original confidentiality requirements. The legislation aims to improve parkway safety by restricting access for oversized commercial vehicles that might pose risks to infrastructure or other road users, and the act will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5184