Requires the department of transportation to study the regional fairness of state funding for local roadway paving purposes, including but not limited to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), State Touring Routes program, PAVE-NY, Pave Our Potholes (POP), and other existing local roadway aid programs, and to make recommendations concerning the reinstatement of the suburban highway improvement program (SHIPS) funding program.

This bill requires the New York State Department of Transportation to examine how fairly state funding is distributed for local road paving projects. It specifically looks at various funding programs, including CHIPS and PAVE-NY, and suggests whether the funding program for suburban highways should be brought back.

Supporters of the bill would argue that it promotes fairness in the allocation of state funding for local road maintenance, ensuring that all regions receive adequate support for their infrastructure needs. They would emphasize that a thorough study could lead to more equitable funding and improved road conditions for suburban areas.

Critics might argue that the bill represents an unnecessary bureaucratic study that could delay essential funding for road projects. They may also contend that focusing on suburban funding could divert resources away from urban areas that may have greater infrastructure needs.