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NY S07891

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Terrence Murphy

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) must examine and evaluate structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks that may pose hazards to facilities, infrastructure, and commuters.

  • MTA must assess the effectiveness of its commuter notification system in providing timely alerts about hazards, emergencies, and service changes.

  • MTA must submit a report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the governor and legislature within 1 year of the act taking effect.

  • MTA bears all costs associated with implementing the requirements of this act.

  • The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to study and report on potentially hazardous structures and storage areas under elevated train tracks, and its commuter notification system.

Last Action

referred to transportation

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2016
Transportation5/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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