Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about State Legislature

Will Cuomo Sign the Transit Lockbox Bill?

By Stephen Miller | Jun 20, 2013 | 2 Comments

The transit lockbox bill, which would require Albany to disclose the impacts of any raid of dedicated transit funds, passed both the Senate and Assembly unanimously in the final days of the legislative session, reports the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. It now heads to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s desk. A nearly identical bill reached Cuomo in 2011, […]

It’s Up to Albany to Give Select Bus Service Its Flashing Lights Back

By Ben Fried | Jun 17, 2013 | 6 Comments

The elimination of flashing blue lights on the MTA’s Select Bus Service vehicles is probably the most absurd transit setback of the past year. Since New York state law limits the use of flashing blues to volunteer firefighters, the MTA caved in to pressure from Staten Island pols and took them off SBS buses this […]

After Unanimous Senate Vote, Transit Lockbox Bill Heads to Assembly

By Stephen Miller | Jun 13, 2013 | 2 Comments

Albany has long used the MTA as a piggy bank, raiding dedicated transit funds on a regular basis to cover gaps in the state budget. As a result, straphangers are squeezed as transit agencies resort to fare hikes and service cuts to make up the difference. Legislative attempts to crack down on transit raids have […]

Albany’s Slimmed-Down Speed Cam Legislation Could Cross the Finish Line

By Stephen Miller | Jun 12, 2013 | 40 Comments

This afternoon, the City Council passed a home rule resolution calling on Albany to pass legislation enabling speed enforcement cameras in school zones. The last time there was action on speed camera legislation, more than two months ago, Mayor Bloomberg was chastising state senators Marty Golden, Simcha Felder, and Dean Skelos for torpedoing the program in the Senate’s budget […]

Careless Driving Amendment Passes Senate, Awaits Action by Assembly

By Brad Aaron | May 22, 2013 | 3 Comments

A bill targeted at NYPD’s self-imposed ban on penalizing motorists for careless driving has cleared the State Senate, but awaits passage in the Assembly. The bill would amend Hayley and Diego’s Law by explicitly stating that officers may ticket or arrest drivers who harm pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users whether or not they […]

Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein Wants NYC Speed Cameras Approved This Year

By Brad Aaron | Apr 1, 2013 | 2 Comments

It’s no joke — Jeff Klein is taking up the cause of NYC speed cameras in the State Senate. The Daily News reports that Klein, the Bronx Democrat who leads the Senate along with Republican Dean Skelos, will make the proposed speed camera demonstration program a priority in the remaining weeks of the current legislative […]

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