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New York Assembly Bill A08560

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08560

Introduced
5/20/25  
Refer
5/20/25  
Report Pass
6/17/25  
Refer
6/17/25  

Caption

Directs the Department of Transportation to grant a permanent access and construction easement to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the use of a portion of DOT-owned land to support potential future rail yard development.

Impact

Upon passage, A08560 will amend the current land use regulations by permitting the MTA to construct and operate a railyard on the DOT-owned Greenway, which serves as a multi-use path. This marks a significant shift in how land designated for public use can be utilized, emphasizing the state's support for expanding rail transit capabilities. The direct collaboration required between the DOT and MTA as stipulated in the bill is expected to streamline processes for future development and address community transportation needs more efficiently.

Summary

Bill A08560, known as the 'Furthering Rail Transit in Suffolk County Act', aims to enhance public rail transit in Suffolk County, New York, by granting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) a permanent easement over a segment of land owned by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). This easement will facilitate the potential future development of a railyard, with the intent of improving transit services in the region. The bill warrants significant cooperation between the MTA and DOT to ensure that the easement does not adversely affect existing infrastructure while promoting enhanced transportation solutions.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding land use, community impact, and the integration of existing public pathways into the new construction plans. Stakeholders might express concerns about how the potential construction of a railyard and a corresponding bridge could affect the current pedestrian and bicycle traffic that utilizes the Greenway. Additionally, ensuring that the DOT's rights to construct Route 25A are maintained alongside the MTA's railyard development could be a complex issue requiring careful negotiation and planning to avoid disruptions to both transportation projects.

Companion Bills

NY S08349

Same As Directs the Department of Transportation to grant a permanent access and construction easement to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the use of a portion of DOT-owned land to support potential future rail yard development.

Previously Filed As

NY S00397

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the New York city department of transportation and New York city department of housing preservation and development, to study the transportation and housing needs of Randalls and Wards Islands.

NY A05360

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority, in consultation with the New York city department of transportation and New York city department of housing preservation and development, to study the transportation and housing needs of Randalls and Wards Islands.

NY S08194

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system.

NY A09482

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system.

NY S06171

Makes technical amendments relating to authorizing the city of New York to discontinue the use as parkland of a portion of real property in the county of New York and to grant easements to the metropolitan transportation authority so that it may make handicapped accessible improvements and upgrades to the New York city transit authority 168 Street transit station.

NY A06659

Makes technical amendments relating to authorizing the city of New York to discontinue the use as parkland of a portion of real property in the county of New York and to grant easements to the metropolitan transportation authority so that it may make handicapped accessible improvements and upgrades to the New York city transit authority 168 Street transit station.

NY A04415

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a fare refund program for canceled or delayed Long Island Rail Road trains.

NY S08870

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a free fare program on the Long Island Rail Road for firefighters employed by the city of New York.

NY A09758

Authorizes and directs the metropolitan transportation authority to implement a free fare program on the Long Island Rail Road for firefighters employed by the city of New York.

NY S02657

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study the feasibility and impact of installing sliding access doors on subway platforms.

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