State Legislature
Basics
Big Tech is Secretly Behind NY State’s Auto Insurance Rate Cut Push
Is Uber really interested in a more affordable, safer New York?
January 25, 2026
In NYC, Unlicensed Drivers Comprise One-Quarter Of Street Fatalities: Data
Unlicensed drivers are linked to fatal crashes much more often now than pre-pandemic
January 13, 2026
NYS Moves Ahead on Requiring Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers
Speed limits are fine, but what will really help crash victims is insurance.
Amy Sohn
June 16, 2025
NY State Senate Guts ‘Super Speeder Bill’ To Protect Reckless Drivers
Under cloak of darkness, the state Senate helped more than 130,000 reckless drivers avoid accountability.
Amy Sohn
June 11, 2025
In New York, Pols Want to Require Helmets for Teen E-Cyclists
Helmet laws remain controversial — they're the "common-sense" approach pushed by lawmakers who ignore that studies show they don't improve safety.
Amy Sohn
June 2, 2025
Urban Transit Authorities Should Give Discounts For Commuter Rail: Report
An "underutilized" pot of state transportation funds could help lure more New York City residents onto the LIRR and Metro-North, according to a new report.
December 19, 2024
N.Y. Gov Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says
Gov. Hochul must produce a "100-day plan" to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall created by her decision to cancel congestion pricing.
July 24, 2024
Calif. Legislature Rejects Governor’s Proposed Cuts to Active Transportation, Intercity Rail
A quick review of what the legislature wants in the transportation budget.
May 30, 2024
Calif. Legislators Tackle AV, School Zone Safety
Are AVs freight trucks ready to be deployed on California roads with no one in them?
April 17, 2024
What Indianapolis’ BRT Mess Reveals About the Troubling Power of ‘State Preemption’ in Transportation
What happens when state legislatures try to stop sustainable transportation projects that city dwellers badly want? Indianapolis provides a troubling case study.
March 25, 2024
