Thruway Authority, New York State

Agency Web Site: http://www.thruway.ny.gov/index.shtml

Mission

The Thruway Authority operates a 570-mile highway system, including the 426-mile mainline from Pennsylvania to New York City. Through its subsidiary, the New York State Canal Corporation, the Thruway maintains, operates, develops and makes capital improvements to the 524-mile navigable waterway, which includes 57 locks, 20 lift bridges, numerous dams, reservoirs and water control structures.

Budget Highlights

Thruway Authority and Canal System programs are primarily supported by Authority funds, which are not reflected in the Executive Budget. The Thruway’s 2012 annual operating and capital budget totals $1.02 billion. Revenues from canal tolls and other user fees are deposited into the Canal System Development Fund and, in accordance with the State Constitution, are used exclusively for the canals.

Major budget actions include:

Canal System Development Fund. The Executive Budget recommends $2 million for the Canal System Development Fund.

For more information on this agency's budget recommendations located in the Executive Budget Briefing Book, click on the following link:

Briefing Book – Transportation (PDF)

ALL FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
All amounts are in dollars
Category	Available 2011-12	Appropriations Recommended 2012-13	Change From 2011-12	Reappropriations Recommended 2012-13
Capital Projects	2,000,000	2,000,000	0	10,614,000
Total	2,000,000	2,000,000	0	10,614,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 1/17/2012

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