NY A08587

Amends Highway Law Section 10 to require all state, county, and local transportation facilities receiving federal or state funding to incorporate "complete street design features" that safely accommodate motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities.

Defines complete street design features to include sidewalks, bicycle lanes, lane striping, crosswalks, pedestrian signalization, bus pull-outs, curb cuts, raised crosswalks, ramps, and traffic calming measures.

Permits exceptions to complete street requirements only when the responsible commissioner and agency publicly demonstrate that bicycle and pedestrian use is legally prohibited (such as on interstate highways), the cost would be disproportionate to need, or there is a demonstrated lack of need based on land use, traffic volumes, and population density.

Requires the Department of Transportation to publish a compliance report within two years showing how agencies have institutionalized complete streets design into planning and implementation, including revisions to design guidance documents and best practices identified.

Takes effect 180 days after enactment.