Does anyone in NY state know anything about the status of Bill A04278 and Bill S92 which would allow hydrids like the Prius to use HOV lanes?
http://go.ucsusa.org/hybridcenter/incentives.cfm State Hybrid HOV (bill): A04278 and S 92 would amend the vehicle and traffic law to permit drivers of qualified hybrid vehicles to travel in high occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of passengers in such vehicle. (Different than AB 7474 because no toll exemption in this one so it is not a reintroduction) A04278 Referred to Transportation committee 2/09/05 S 92 Advanced to third reading 3/07/05. Sorry, not very recent info.
Same thing seems to be going on here in Colorado. The EPA as 180 days (but starting when I don't know) to give guidance to the states about this issue. Not sure what guidance CDOT is waiting for but it sounds like it's gonna happen. Just no timetable or word on the issue.
I've been pushing for Kansas to adopt similar HOV privileges for hybrid vehicle owners, but I was told the state had to construct the HOV lanes first.
http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi Enter S92 in the textbox to the right of "Bill No." and press the search button. STATUS: S92 LAVALLE Vehicle and Traffic Law TITLE....Provides that operators of hybrid vehicles shall be permitted to travel in high occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of passengers in such vehicle 01/06/05 REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION 03/01/05 1ST REPORT CAL.174 03/02/05 2ND REPORT CAL. 03/07/05 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 06/24/05 COMMITTED TO RULES I'm not sure if "COMMITTED TO RULES" means you can now drive in HOV. You might want to contact your state representative before doing so. B)
