The New York State Thruway Authority is responsible for the operation of a 641-mile toll highway system, along with the 524-mile New York State Canal System. The Canal Development Program is the only Thruway program reflected in the Executive Budget. All other Thruway and Canal System programs are supported by Authority revenues and are not included in the Executive Budget.

This Agency is included in the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation appropriation bill.

Capital Projects

The Executive proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the Canal Development Program, unchanged from State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2002-03 level. The revenues provided by the Canal System Development Fund are generated by canal tolls and other user fees. Reappropriations of $1,631,000 are also requested. Revenues from the Canal Development Fund are available for the development, promotion, maintenance, and construction of the canals. Spending on the canal system totals approximately $60,000,000 for operations, capital projects and ongoing revitalization, which is funded through other State and Authority resources.