New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05024

Introduced
2/11/25  
Refer
2/11/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
2/10/26  

Caption

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Impact

If enacted, A05024 will mandate that multiple authorities conduct assessments to gauge the structural soundness of designated bridges. Notably, the identified bridges under study include significant infrastructure such as the Dunn Memorial Bridge and the Patroon Island Bridge, as well as others under the jurisdictions of the Bridge Authority and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. This proactive measure aims to prevent potential accidents or damages from maritime vessels that traverse these waterways, connecting port facilities with the hinterlands, thereby creating an increased level of public safety.

Summary

Bill A05024 seeks to enhance the safety of bridges in New York State by directing various public authorities, including the Department of Transportation, to undertake comprehensive studies of certain bridges that span bodies of water connected to deep water ports. The primary objective of these studies is to evaluate whether these bridges possess the structural integrity necessary to withstand impacts from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers, and cruise ships. The legislation emphasizes the preparation and issuance of detailed reports upon completion of the studies to assess the bridges' conditions and recommend necessary improvements.

Contention

There may be concerns regarding the implementation of these studies due to the costs and logistical challenges involved in assessing such extensive infrastructure. Stakeholders could express contention around how these studies are funded and if prioritization of inspections addresses the most urgent safety concerns. Furthermore, any implications regarding the potential need for repairs or upgrades following the findings of these studies may lead to budgetary discussions within the state legislature, especially considering the long-term financial commitments required for possible improvements.

Companion Bills

NY S09216

Same As Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Previously Filed As

NY S09216

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY A08309

Requires the New York state bridge authority, the Thousand Islands bridge authority, the Nassau county bridge authority, the Ogdensburg bridge authority, and the New York state thruway authority to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges and provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and the public a copy of such plan.

NY A04821

Directs the New York state bridge authority to provide a report by July 1, 2027, outlining their efforts and progress on decreasing and deterring suicide attempts on authority bridges.

NY A09070

Directs the commissioner of transportation, in consultation with the New York state bridge authority, thruway authority, triborough bridge and tunnel authority, metropolitan transportation authority, and port authority of New York and New Jersey, shall conduct a statewide study and review of the tolling authorities' regulations and policies in relation to cashless tolling and tolls by mail collection (Part A); provides that no fine, fee or administrative charge for the late payment of a toll shall exceed ten per centum of the amount of such toll owed or be accessed within one hundred eighty days from the date of the incurred toll (Part B); requires the department of transportation, in consultation and cooperation with the New York state thruway authority, the New York state bridge authority, the metropolitan transportation authority, and the Port authority of New York and New Jersey, maintain a central website with the contact information for each authority's relevant toll payer advocate office and customer service center including phone numbers, email addresses and a website address or hyperlink for each authority's toll payer advocate help request form (Part C); establishes a cashless tolling amnesty program for certain public authorities (Part D).

NY S08079

Directs the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority to implement a toll discount plan for residents of Orange, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties who commute to work in the city of New York while the central business district tolling program is in effect; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

NY S05666

Directs the department of health to conduct a study on opening three new veterans nursing homes in New York state; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY S05178

Requires the New York state bridge authority, the Thousand Islands bridge authority, the Nassau county bridge authority, the Ogdensburg bridge authority, and the New York state thruway authority to develop a feasibility study to promote bicycle and pedestrian access on bridges and provide a report to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and the public a copy of such plan.

NY A09030

Directs the New York state energy resource and development authority, in collaboration with the New York state thruway authority, the department of transportation, and the New York power authority, to conduct a feasibility study on installing solar panels and other renewable energy systems along state highways and to submit a report relating thereto.

NY A09236

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority and the New York city transit authority to rename the 79th Street subway station to the 79th Street - Saul Zabar station; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

NY SB00519

An Act Amending A Prior Conveyance Of State Land To The Bridgeport Port Authority.

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