Bill > S06370

This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to prepare and submit a comprehensive biennial report on the state's transportation infrastructure every two years, starting March 31, 2025. The twenty-year report must cover all state-owned or federally eligible transportation assets, including pavements, bridges, tunnels, transit systems, airports, ports, and rail infrastructure. The detailed assessment must evaluate the physical condition and operational performance of these assets, including the current maintenance backlog, resilience needs (such as preparing for extreme weather and electric vehicle deployment), and estimated costs to bring infrastructure to a good state of repair. The report will also forecast state and federal funding resources over the twenty-year period, account for inflation impacts, describe the department's asset management practices, set measurable performance goals, and outline risk management strategies. Additionally, the bill mandates that within 60 days of submission, the legislature must hold a public hearing involving the commissioner, construction industry representatives, labor organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the report's findings and potential impacts on state safety and economic competitiveness. The commissioner is required to make the report publicly accessible in a searchable electronic format and prominently display it on the department's website.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6370