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This bill requires the New York State Commissioner of Transportation to develop and submit two key planning documents: a comprehensive 20-year long-range transportation plan and a five-year capital plan, both to be first presented by October 1, 2025, and then updated every five years thereafter. The long-range transportation plan must comprehensively assess statewide transportation needs, including highways, transit, railroads, ports, aviation, and other transportation modes, with consideration of both public and private systems. The five-year capital plan must outline specific projects intended for completion within the first five years of the long-range plan, including recommended objectives and performance measures for transportation investments. To ensure transparency and public input, the bill mandates at least eleven public hearings across the state's transportation regions, requires maintaining a public website for plan review and comment, and obligates the department to consult with various government agencies and stakeholders during plan development. Additionally, the Commissioner must annually submit a detailed list of transportation projects, including cost estimates, funding sources, and project timelines, with provisions for updating and tracking project changes. The bill aims to improve transportation planning transparency, public engagement, and strategic infrastructure development in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7246