Permits animal-drawn vehicles to equip and use amber flashing lights; does not apply to such vehicles in a city with a population of one million or more.
Directs the department of transportation to issue a report on the distribution of state highway funding by region and to develop a formula for future distribution; requires the commissioner of transportation shall cause to be performed an evaluation of the preventative maintenance of state highways and bridges in each department of transportation region; makes related provisions.
Relates to ordering a study and report on improvements of State Route 9A in the Hudson River Greenway portion of State Route 9A; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Provides for the suspension and revocation of certain learner's permits, and the return of numbered plates and registration suspensions in certain circumstances.
Relates to the purchase of zero-emission capable hybrid and zero-emission buses; relates to the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Directs the commissioner of transportation to conduct a study on the effects of the congestion surcharge imposed in lower Manhattan, including impacts to residents and businesses in the congestion zone, and any reduction in emissions resulting from such surcharge; requires a report on the findings of such study to be submitted no later than 2 years after the effective date.
Enacts "Bryan Johnson's law"; includes prior convictions of operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs as prior convictions of driving while intoxicated.
Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.