New York S06874 requires the transportation commissioner to install and maintain fiber optic utility along all highways and thruways for broadband.
New York S06874 amends the transportation, public service, and highway laws to mandate the installation and maintenance of fiber optic utility along all highways and thruways. The commissioner of transportation must enter into agreements with fiber optic utilities for installation, modification, relocation, repair, operation, and maintenance. The bill also requires any highway or thruway project receiving state funding to include conduits suitable for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities supporting broadband services.
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