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S 9909

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Patrick Gallivan

Ceremonially designates a segment of Walden Avenue in Lancaster, NY, in honor of Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban without changing the street’s official name.

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Bill Summary · S 9909

Summary of Bill S.9909 (2025-2026) – New York

Title

Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban

Primary purpose

To ceremonially designate a segment of Walden Avenue in the Village of Lancaster, Erie County, as being dedicated to Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban. The dedication is intended to be ceremonial, with signage recognizing Lt. Col. Urban, while preserving the official highway name and avoiding disruption to commerce.

Key provisions

  1. New designation (Section 345-e):

    • Adds a new section to the Highway Law establishing that the portion of Walden Avenue between Veterans Drive and Traceway in the Village of Lancaster shall be dedicated to Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban.
    • This designation is expressly ceremonial.

  2. Signage and maintenance (Section 345-e, § 2):

    • The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is responsible for installing and maintaining signage acknowledging the dedication.
    • Signage must state: “Highway Dedicated to Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban.”
    • The act specifies that the dedication should not change the official name of the highway and is intended to minimize any disruption to commerce or confusion.

  3. Effective date (Section 345-e, § 3):

    • The act becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Affected entities

  • Geographic/physical scope: A segment of Walden Avenue in the Village of Lancaster, Erie County, between Veterans Drive and Traceway.
  • State transportation authority: New York State Department of Transportation (signage installation and ongoing maintenance).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: April 14, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Senator Patrick Gallivan (primary), with Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban as the honoree; co-sponsorship noted.
  • Committee action: Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
  • Status: As of the latest available record, awaiting committee consideration and potential floor votes.

Practical impact

  • Provides a ceremonial honor recognizing Lt. Col. Matt L. Urban without altering the legal name of the roadway.
  • Ensures visibility through standardized signage to commemorate the honoree.
  • Designed to avoid disruptions to traffic flow or commerce during implementation.

Notes

  • The bill explicitly limits the dedication to a ceremonial designation and prohibits changing the official street name.
  • No funding authorizations or additional programs are included beyond signage installation and maintenance.

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

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