Senate Bill S523

2009-2010 Legislative Session

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation and the thruway authority to establish a mileage-based exit numbering system

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Mar 17, 2010	print number 523a
Mar 17, 2010	amend and recommit to transportation
Jan 06, 2010	referred to transportation
Jan 07, 2009	referred to transportation

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2009-S523 - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Transportation
Law Section:: Highway Law
Laws Affected:: Add §331, Hway L; add §388, Pub Auth L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2011-2012: S2466
2013-2014: S1913
2015-2016: S828
2017-2018: S6109

2009-S523 - Summary

Authorizes and directs the commissioner of transportation and the New York state thruway authority to implement a mileage-based exit numbering system along interstate highways located within the state.

2009-S523 - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S523

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the highway law and the public authorities law, in
relation to establishing a mileage-based numbering system for exits
along interstate highways within the state


 PURPOSE OF BILL :
To change the exit numbers on inter states from a chronological system
to a mileage-based system.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :
Section 331 is added to the highway law to authorize the Commissioner
of the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a plan to
convert the exit numbers along interstate highways in New York to a
mileage-based system.

Section 388 is added to the public authorities law to authorize the
Thruway Authority, in consultation with the Department of
Transportation, to develop and implement a plan to convert the exit
numbers along interstate highways in New York to a mileage-based
system.

The plan will include the following provisions:

(a) As closely as practicable, follow the Federal Highway
Administration mileage-based exit numbering system.

(b) Follow the convention that the numbering shall start at the
southernmost or westernmost terminus of the interstate.

(c) Minimize cost by using existing roadside and overhead signs
whenever possible.

(d) For a period of two years the exit number of each exit prior to
such conversion shall be displayed at each such exit.

(e) The mileage-based exit numbering system shall be completed on or
before January 1, 2013.

 JUSTIFICATION :
Forty-three States currently use a mileage-based system of exit
numbering.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognizes two systems for
numbering exits on the Dwight D Eisenhower Interstate and Defense
Highway system; chronological and mileage-based.

The FHWA endorses the use of the mileage-based system and has included
language in the proposed 2009 National MUTCD which would mandate the
mileage-based system. The FHWA notes that it is easier for travelers
to navigate a system that is easy to follow and can make stressed
drivers a little more at ease. By numbering the exits to coincide with
the mileage, travelers know how far they need to drive to arrive at
their destination. Trip planning and stops become less of a problem
for stressed or tired drivers who can take comfort in knowing how far
they have to travel to rest at their destination.

Additionally, a mileage-based system of exit numbers makes numbering a
newly inserted exit less confusing.

Advantages of a mileage-based system are also seen in the efficiency
it provides emergency teams. The mileage-based exit numbers system is
recognized as a way to improve the navigation of emergency services
and results in the speedy, accurate location of victims.
 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
2007: Referred to Transportation
2008: Passed Senate

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :
To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect immediately the new system of exit
numbering shall be completed on or before January 1, 2013.

2009-S523 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                   523

                       2009-2010 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               (PREFILED)

                             January 7, 2009
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  LIBOUS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation

AN ACT to amend the highway law  and  the  public  authorities  law,  in
  relation  to  establishing  a mileage-based numbering system for exits
  along interstate highways within the state

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.  The highway law is amended by adding a new section 331 to
read as follows:
  S 331. MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERS; INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1. THE COMMIS-
SIONER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN
TO CONVERT EXIT NUMBERS ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS  LOCATED  WITHIN  THIS
STATE TO A MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM.  SUCH SYSTEM SHALL:
  (A) FOLLOW, AS CLOSELY AS IS PRACTICABLE, THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINIS-
TRATION  INTERCHANGE  EXIT  NUMBERING  SYSTEM OF MILEAGE-BASED REFERENCE
POST NUMBERING;
  (B) FOLLOW THE CONVENTION THAT SUCH MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SHALL
BEGIN AT THE SOUTHERNMOST OR WESTERNMOST  TERMINUS  OF  SUCH  INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY; AND
  (C)  MINIMIZE  COST  BY USING EXISTING ROADSIDE AND OVERHEAD SIGNS AND
ADD-ON PLATES TO DISPLAY NEW EXIT NUMBERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  2. FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF  THE  CONVER-
SION  TO  THE  MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM MADE PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, THE EXIT NUMBER OF EACH EXIT PRIOR  TO  SUCH  CONVERSION  SHALL
CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED AT EACH SUCH EXIT.
  3.  THE  MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
SHALL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN.
  S 2. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 388
to read as follows:

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                           LBD03676-01-9

S. 523                              2

  S 388. MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERS; INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1. THE AUTHOR-
ITY, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF  TRANSPORTATION,  IS  HEREBY
AUTHORIZED  AND DIRECTED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO CONVERT EXIT
NUMBERS ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS LOCATED WITHIN THIS STATE TO  A  MILE-
AGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM.  SUCH SYSTEM SHALL:
  (A) FOLLOW, AS CLOSELY AS IS PRACTICABLE, THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINIS-
TRATION  INTERCHANGE  EXIT  NUMBERING  SYSTEM OF MILEAGE-BASED REFERENCE
POST NUMBERING;
  (B) FOLLOW THE CONVENTION THAT SUCH MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SHALL
BEGIN AT THE SOUTHERNMOST OR WESTERNMOST  TERMINUS  OF  SUCH  INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY; AND
  (C)  MINIMIZE  COST  BY USING EXISTING ROADSIDE AND OVERHEAD SIGNS AND
ADD-ON PLATES TO DISPLAY NEW EXIT NUMBERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  2. FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF  THE  CONVER-
SION  TO  THE  MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM MADE PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION, THE EXIT NUMBER OF EACH EXIT PRIOR  TO  SUCH  CONVERSION  SHALL
CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED AT EACH SUCH EXIT.
  3.  THE  MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
SHALL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN.
  S 3. The commissioner of transportation and the chairman  of  the  New
York  state  thruway  authority  shall  work  in cooperation and jointly
establish uniform standards  and  signage  for  the  mileage-based  exit
number required by the provisions of this act.
  S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

2009-S523A (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Transportation
Law Section:: Highway Law
Laws Affected:: Add §331, Hway L; add §388, Pub Auth L
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2011-2012: S2466
2013-2014: S1913
2015-2016: S828
2017-2018: S6109

2009-S523A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2009-S523A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S523A

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the highway law and the public authorities law, in
relation to establishing a mileage-based numbering system for exits
along interstate highways within the state


 PURPOSE OF BILL :
To change the exit numbers on inter states from a chronological system
to a mileage-based system.

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :
Section 331 is added to the highway law to authorize the Commissioner
of the Department of Transportation to develop and implement a plan to
convert the exit numbers along interstate highways in New York to a
mileage-based system.

Section 388 is added to the public authorities law to authorize the
Thruway Authority, in consultation with the Department of
Transportation, to develop and implement a plan to convert the exit
numbers along interstate highways in New York to a mileage-based
system.

The plan will include the following provisions:

(a) As closely as practicable, follow the Federal Highway
Administration mileage-based exit numbering system.

(b) Follow the convention that the numbering shall start at the
southernmost or westernmost terminus of the interstate.

(c) Minimize cost by using existing roadside and overhead signs
whenever possible.

(d) For a period of two years the exit number of each exit prior to
such conversion shall be displayed at each such exit.

(e) The mileage-based exit numbering system shall be completed on or
before January 1, 2014.

 JUSTIFICATION :
Forty-three States currently use a mileage-based system of exit
numbering.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognizes two systems for
numbering exits on the Dwight D Eisenhower Interstate and Defense
Highway system; chronological and mileage-based.

The FHWA endorses the use of the mileage-based system and has included
language in the proposed 2009 National MUTCD which would mandate the
mileage based system. The FHWA notes that it is easier for travelers
to navigate a system that is easy to follow and can make stressed
drivers a little more at ease. By numbering the exits to coincide with
the mile- age, travelers know how far they need to drive to arrive at
their destination. Trip planning and stops become less of a problem
for stressed or tired drivers who can take comfort in knowing how far
they have to travel to rest at their destination.

Additionally, a mileage-based system of exit numbers makes numbering a
newly inserted exit less confusing.

Advantages of a mileage-based system are also seen in the efficiency
it provides emergency teams. The mileage-based exit numbers system is
recognized as a way to improve the navigation of emergency services
and results in the speedy, accurate location of victims.
 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
2007: Referred to Transportation
2008: Passed Senate

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS :
To be determined.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect immediately.

2009-S523A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 523--A

                       2009-2010 Regular Sessions

                            I N  S E N A T E

                               (PREFILED)

                             January 7, 2009
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  LIBOUS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation  --  recom-
  mitted  to  the  Committee on Transportation in accordance with Senate
  Rule  6,  sec.  8  --  committee  discharged,  bill  amended,  ordered
  reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee

AN  ACT  to  amend  the  highway  law and the public authorities law, in
  relation to establishing a mileage-based numbering  system  for  exits
  along interstate highways within the state

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. The highway law is amended by adding a new section  331  to
read as follows:
  S 331. MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERS; INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1. THE COMMIS-
SIONER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN
TO  CONVERT  EXIT  NUMBERS ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS LOCATED WITHIN THIS
STATE TO A MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM.  SUCH SYSTEM SHALL:
  (A) FOLLOW, AS CLOSELY AS IS PRACTICABLE, THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINIS-
TRATION INTERCHANGE EXIT NUMBERING  SYSTEM  OF  MILEAGE-BASED  REFERENCE
POST NUMBERING;
  (B) FOLLOW THE CONVENTION THAT SUCH MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SHALL
BEGIN  AT  THE  SOUTHERNMOST  OR WESTERNMOST TERMINUS OF SUCH INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY; AND
  (C) MINIMIZE COST BY USING EXISTING ROADSIDE AND  OVERHEAD  SIGNS  AND
ADD-ON PLATES TO DISPLAY NEW EXIT NUMBERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  2.  FOR  A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE CONVER-
SION TO THE MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM MADE  PURSUANT  TO  THIS
SECTION,  THE  EXIT  NUMBER  OF EACH EXIT PRIOR TO SUCH CONVERSION SHALL
CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED AT EACH SUCH EXIT.
  3. THE MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM SET FORTH IN  THIS  SECTION
SHALL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD03676-02-0

S. 523--A                           2

  S 2. The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 388
to read as follows:
  S 388. MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERS; INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1. THE AUTHOR-
ITY,  IN  CONSULTATION  WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS HEREBY
AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO CONVERT  EXIT
NUMBERS  ALONG  INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS LOCATED WITHIN THIS STATE TO A MILE-
AGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM.  SUCH SYSTEM SHALL:
  (A) FOLLOW, AS CLOSELY AS IS PRACTICABLE, THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINIS-
TRATION INTERCHANGE EXIT NUMBERING  SYSTEM  OF  MILEAGE-BASED  REFERENCE
POST NUMBERING;
  (B) FOLLOW THE CONVENTION THAT SUCH MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SHALL
BEGIN  AT  THE  SOUTHERNMOST  OR WESTERNMOST TERMINUS OF SUCH INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY; AND
  (C) MINIMIZE COST BY USING EXISTING ROADSIDE AND  OVERHEAD  SIGNS  AND
ADD-ON PLATES TO DISPLAY NEW EXIT NUMBERS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
  2.  FOR  A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE CONVER-
SION TO THE MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM MADE  PURSUANT  TO  THIS
SECTION,  THE  EXIT  NUMBER  OF EACH EXIT PRIOR TO SUCH CONVERSION SHALL
CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED AT EACH SUCH EXIT.
  3. THE MILEAGE-BASED EXIT NUMBERING SYSTEM SET FORTH IN  THIS  SECTION
SHALL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY FIRST, TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN.
  S  3.  The  commissioner of transportation and the chairman of the New
York state thruway authority  shall  work  in  cooperation  and  jointly
establish  uniform  standards  and  signage  for  the mileage-based exit
number required by the provisions of this act.
  S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

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