Establishes a state high speed rail planning board to develop a financing plan and organizational structure for New York's high speed rail program.

New York S03804 creates a state high speed rail planning board within the Department of Transportation. The board will consist of the commissioner, the president of the Metro-North Railroad, and nine other members appointed by the governor. The board will be responsible for planning and advising on future improvements to the state's rail systems necessary for high speed rail service. It will also research high speed rail technologies, systems, and operators, and evaluate agreements with private entities.

Establishes a state high speed rail planning board to develop a financing plan and organizational structure for New York's high speed rail program.

New York S03804 creates a state high speed rail planning board within the Department of Transportation. The board will consist of the commissioner, the president of the Metro-North Railroad, and nine other members appointed by the governor. The board will be responsible for planning and advising on future improvements to the state's rail systems necessary for high speed rail service. It will also research high speed rail technologies, systems, and operators, and evaluate agreements with private entities.