Bill > A10194

This bill dedicates specific portions of the state and county highway system to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, a designation that honors the historical significance of Harriet Tubman's work in aiding enslaved people to freedom. The bill outlines a precise route, starting near Auburn and extending west through various cities and towns in Cayuga, Seneca, Ontario, Wayne, Niagara, and Erie counties, ultimately reaching Niagara Falls. While this dedication is ceremonial and the official names of the highways will not change to avoid confusion and disruption to commerce, the Commissioner of Transportation is required to install and maintain adequate signage along these designated routes that clearly state "Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway."

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10194