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NY A07540

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen McMahon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the Consolidated Local Highway Assistance Program (CHIPS) to include funding for bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other paved trails for non-motorized use, in addition to highways, bridges, and highway-railroad crossings

  • Requires eligible trails to either be within a highway right of way or connect to (bisect, transect, begin, or terminate at) a non-state highway right of way

  • Defines "Greenway trail" as trails designated under environmental conservation law or shared-use paths on former railroad rights-of-way, utility corridors, or canal towpaths with minimum 6-foot width and graded surfaces

  • Applies to infrastructure under county, city, town, or village jurisdiction that is not part of the state highway system

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Directs CHIPS funds to be used for the purpose of constructing or maintaining bicycle paths, Greenway trails, and other multi-use trails.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/1/2025

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