Requires the department of transportation to study the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving purposes, including but not limited to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), State Touring Routes program, PAVE-NY, Pave Our Potholes (POP), and other existing local roadway aid programs, and to make recommendations concerning the reinstatement of the suburban highway improvement program (SHIPS) funding program.
Impact
The introduction of A09238 suggests a move toward more equitable transportation funding in New York. Currently, local communities experience varying degrees of funding adequacy based on factors like population density and regional infrastructure requirements. The bill aims not only to study current allocations but also to offer actionable recommendations. These could include adjustments to existing funding formulas, the establishment of new financial support streams, or even the potential re-establishment of the formerly effective suburban highway improvement programs (SHIPS), which are seen as crucial for addressing regional disparities.
Summary
Bill A09238 mandates the New York Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study assessing the regional fairness of current state funding mechanisms for local roadway paving and maintenance. This study will focus on programs such as the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), State Touring Routes, and others, evaluating how effectively they address the unique needs of various regions across the state. By analyzing these funding formulas, the bill aims to ensure that types of funding provided reflect the specific transportation challenges that different communities face.
Contention
During discussions regarding A09238, various stakeholders highlighted the challenges related to the perceived inequities in state road maintenance funding. Supporters of the bill argue that an evaluation is necessary to identify and rectify gaps in funding that lead to some regions being underfunded. Conversely, concerns were raised about how such studies might be perceived as a precursor to increasing overall state spending or shifting funds away from already established programs, which could create contention among different interest groups. The outcome of the study, as required by the bill, will include public hearings and stakeholder input, potentially influencing future legislative actions.
Same As
Requires the department of transportation to study the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving purposes, including but not limited to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), State Touring Routes program, PAVE-NY, Pave Our Potholes (POP), and other existing local roadway aid programs, and to make recommendations concerning the reinstatement of the suburban highway improvement program (SHIPS) funding program.
Requires the department of transportation to study the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving purposes, including but not limited to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), State Touring Routes program, PAVE-NY, Pave Our Potholes (POP), and other existing local roadway aid programs, and to make recommendations concerning the reinstatement of the suburban highway improvement program (SHIPS) funding program.
Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.
Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Collaborate With The Department Of Transportation To Use Inmate Work Furlough Programs For State Roadway And Highway Maintenance.
Requesting The Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation To Collaborate With The Department Of Transportation To Use Inmate Work Furlough Programs For State Roadway And Highway Maintenance.
Lowers the required service life threshold for consolidated local street and highway improvement program capital projects from ten years to five years.
To appropriate money for capital improvement and other purposes for the several departments and offices of state government and the several divisions and programs thereof
Requires the department of transportation to mark any pothole deeper than one inch located in the area of any street paving project undertaken by the department with fluorescent paint.