Senator Dilan Helps To Secure Funding For New York Roads And Bridges
June 21, 2010
(Albany, N.Y.)—Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is pleased to announce that early morning budget negotiations have resulted in a three-way agreement that funds a 2-year New York State Department of Transportation Capital Plan.
The Senate is expected to take up the measure early next week.
“Construction jobs around the state have been waiting on a plan to materialize so work can begin this construction season, employing tens of thousands through this year and next,” said Senator Dilan, Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. “With funding in place, New York can award contractors in time to take advantage of New York’s constrained construction season.”
Under the agreement, the state will authorize a 2-year, $6.9 billion capital spending plan. The 2010 – 2012 plan will address vital maintenance and rehabilitation of highways and bridges, support to public transportation, rail, aviation and port facilities.
Senator Dilan was also instrumental in expanding the powers of the existing Legislative Commission on Critical Transportation Choices, authorizing the commission to examine, study and make recommendations regarding the financing of transportation infrastructure projects.
The commission will also identify and study potential revenue sources for the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in addition to finding ways to assure infrastructure sustainability and ultimately lower associated costs.
“With this funding in place, we can now turn our focus on fully restoring our investment in New York’s infrastructure. A late budget is one thing, but decades of raiding the state’s capital fund has had far worse impact on our roads, bridges and construction workforce. While I would have liked to secure more funding for our infrastructure, I’m confident this $6.9 billion commitment will be instrumental in getting New Yorkers back to work, and improve the condition of our road and bridges,” said Senator Dilan.
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