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NY S06316
Bill
Status
6/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
John DeFrancisco
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short-distance commuter permits allowing free travel between interchanges 34-A, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 in the Syracuse area.
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Permits are valid only for travel within the designated permit area and may be restricted to peak commuter hours at the authority's discretion.
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If an audit demonstrates that free permits during peak hours cause significant revenue loss, the authority may offer discounted permits based on the cash cost per mile.
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Requires at least one public hearing in the permit area before the authority adopts any discount pricing through board resolution.
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Act takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Thruway Authority required to promulgate necessary rules and regulations by that date.
Legislative Description
Authorizes short distance commuter permits for travel at no charge between certain interchanges in the Syracuse area; permits the thruway authority to restrict the use of such permit to peak commuter hours.
Last Action
referred to transportation
6/17/2016