Bill > S07996

This bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to enhance its open data transparency by mandating several new reporting requirements. The MTA must create and annually update a catalogue of publishable data, submit an annual open data plan to the legislature detailing new and updated datasets, public engagement sessions, and staffing dedicated to the open data initiative. By January 1, 2026, the MTA must publish comprehensive datasets including customer surveys and complaint data (with details like survey questions, participant numbers, and demographic information), incident report data (covering bus and rail incidents), and police incident and arrest data. Each of these datasets must specify the operating agency, line, station, or location associated with the information. The bill aims to increase public transparency by making various types of MTA-related information easily accessible online, allowing legislators and the public to better understand the authority's operations, customer experiences, and safety incidents.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7996