Bill > A05854

This bill establishes a reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) pilot program to increase the use of recycled asphalt in state and municipal highway and bridge construction projects. The program will require contractors to use between 20% and 100% reclaimed asphalt in their paving mixtures starting in April 2026. The New York State Commissioner of Transportation must submit an annual report to state legislative leaders detailing the pilot program's findings, including comparisons of costs, application methods, and performance characteristics between conventional and reclaimed asphalt pavements. The report will also analyze potential barriers to RAP adoption and its potential demand among local governments and transportation authorities. Additionally, the commissioner must examine strategies to ensure an adequate supply of reclaimed asphalt and estimate any additional expenses associated with RAP technologies. The pilot program is set to run for five years, from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2031, after which it will be automatically repealed, allowing policymakers to assess its effectiveness and potential long-term implementation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5854