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NY A07540
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen McMahon
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Applies to infrastructure under county, city, town, or village jurisdiction that is not part of the state highway system
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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