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NY S06697
NY S06697Relates to establishing the big apple transit authority and the commuter transportation authority for the purpose of providing such authorities with municipal control over the New York city subway system (Part A); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority within the New York city transit authority (Part B); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority; repeals provisions relating thereto (Part C); relates to establishing the big apple transit authority (Part D); relates
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Introduced
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public authorities law and the transportation law, in relation to establishing the big apple transit authority and the commuter transportation authority for the purpose of providing such authorities with municipal control over the New York city subway system; and to repeal certain provisions of the public authorities law relating thereto (Part A); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the big apple transit authority within the New York city transit authority (Part B); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the big apple transit authority; and to repeal subdivision 5 of section 553-k of the public authorities law relating thereto (Part C); to amend the public authorities law in relation to establishing the big apple transit authority (Part D); and to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the commuter transportation authority (Part E)
AI Summary
This bill would:
1. Create two new transit authorities:
- The "Big Apple Transit Authority" (for New York City transit services)
- The "Commuter Transportation Authority" (for commuter rail services outside NYC)
2. Transfer administrative and operational control of the existing Metropolitan Transportation Authority's transit systems to these new authorities.
3. Establish new governance structures for both authorities, including:
- Board composition (voting and non-voting members)
- Selection processes
- Oversight mechanisms
4. Modify existing legal provisions related to transit operations, including:
- Fare-setting procedures
- Financial management
- Contracting requirements
- Employee transfer processes
5. Create new oversight bodies, such as:
- Inspector General offices
- Citizen advisory committees
- Legislative input offices
6. Implement various operational reforms, including:
- Small business mentoring programs
- Medical emergency service plans
- Fare transfer policies
- Commuter councils
7. Restructure funding mechanisms and financial reporting requirements
The bill is complex and comprehensive, fundamentally reorganizing transit governance in the New York metropolitan area. It would take effect on January 1, 2026, allowing time for transition planning.
The key goal appears to be creating more localized, responsive transit authorities with enhanced transparency, accountability, and operational flexibility.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6697 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S06697&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S06697 |
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