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S 5428

Authorizes park-and-ride development as construction or improvement by the department of transportation partly at municipal expense

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Skoufis

DOT may develop park-and-ride facilities as part of construction/improvement projects, with municipalities contributing a portion of the costs.

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Bill Summary · S 5428

Summary of S 5428: Authorizes park-and-ride development as construction or improvement by the department of transportation partly at municipal expense

Overview

S 5428 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on February 21, 2025, sponsored by Senator James Skoufis (primary). The bill is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation. Its central aim is to authorize the Department of Transportation (DOT) to undertake park-and-ride development as part of construction or improvement projects, with involvement of municipal funding contributions (i.e., partly at municipal expense).

Purpose and intent

  • Enable DOT to plan and implement park-and-ride facilities as eligible components of construction or improvement projects.
  • Establish a framework wherein municipalities contribute a portion of project costs, alongside state funding or DOT resources.
  • Promote the development of park-and-ride infrastructure to support transit usage, potentially facilitating better integration between road networks and public transportation.

Key provisions (as described)

  • Authorization for DOT to carry out park-and-ride development activities in connection with construction or improvement projects.
  • Financial structure that includes municipal participation in funding, i.e., projects may be funded in part by municipalities.
  • The bill would govern how these park-and-ride projects are planned, funded, and executed under state transportation authority.

Note: The specific statutory language, definitions, funding formulas, match ratios, project eligibility, and oversight mechanisms are not provided in the information available here. The summary reflects the bill’s stated core authorization and funding concept.

Who would be affected

  • State: Department of Transportation would lead or oversee park-and-ride development as part of its construction/improvement portfolio.
  • Local governments/municipalities: responsible for contributing a portion of project costs, per the bill’s funding structure.
  • Public transit users and commuters: potential beneficiaries from expanded park-and-ride facilities, enabling easier access to transit and improved travel options.
  • Contractors and project partners involved in park-and-ride development projects.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation (listed twice in the legislative actions, both on February 21, 2025).
  • Current stage: Awaiting committee consideration; no further actions or amendments are documented here.
  • Related bills in prior sessions (for context): S 6780 and S 5204, indicating ongoing interest in park-and-ride development and related funding arrangements.

Related bills

  • S 6780 (prior-session)
  • S 5204 (prior-session)

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Fiscal: The bill contemplates municipal expense participation, potentially shifting part of park-and-ride project costs to local governments rather than the state alone.
  • Policy: Could accelerate the availability of park-and-ride facilities and improve transit integration, depending on implementation and funding arrangements.
  • Administrative: Requires coordination between DOT and municipalities on project planning, funding commitments, procurement, and oversight.

Next steps

  • If moved out of the Transportation Committee, the bill would proceed through the standard legislative process (amendments, potential floor votes, and conference considerations with the other chamber).
  • Stakeholders may seek clarifications on funding formulas, project approval processes, eligibility criteria, and timelines for any park-and-ride developments authorized under the bill.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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