Requires the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why James Skoufis says this is needed

New York State is doing a poor job of utilizing recycled/reclaimed asphalt. By contrast, New York City does much better, averaging 40% recycled asphalt pavement in its asphalt mixes to reduce landfill waste and emissions. This is largely due to a local law in New York City requiring all pavement used in construction and for paving to contain at least 30% recycled asphalt material. NYC DOT stated that by producing more recycled asphalt, the City avoids two million miles of annual truck trips that would be used to carry milled asphalt to landfills - reducing congestion, pollution, and wear and tear on our streets. This bill mirrors the already existing New York City law to bolster the State's use of reclaimed asphalt.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.