N.Y. Transportation Law § 10: Declaration of policy

§ 10. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of

the state of New York that adequate, safe and efficient transportation

facilities and services at reasonable cost to the people are essential

to the economic growth of the state and the well-being of its people and

that the planning and development of such facilities and services shall

be coordinated by a state department of transportation with overall

responsibility for balanced transportation policy and planning.