NEW YORK'S HIGHWAY SYSTEM: PERFORMANCE, NEEDS AND FUNDING. A REPORT PREPARED FOR THE CRISIS PROGRAM, ALBANY, NEW YORK

This study summarizes the near-term needs and funding requirements for New York's roads and bridges. The report reviews the status of New York's entire road and bridge system, both state-owned and locally-owned, against economic trends; estimates the near-term (5-7 years) need for prudent pavement repairs, other safety and congestion-related needs, and selected system additions; identifies the magnitude of the gap between projected revenues and prudent needs; evaluates the impact of additional highway funding on the state's economy; and discusses alternative approaches to the problem.