N.Y. Transportation Law § 71: Powers of commissioner

§ 71. Powers of commissioner. In addition to all powers conferred by

other provisions of law, the commissioner with respect to special

parkways designated by this article shall have power:

1. Subject to the approval of the state comptroller to provide

procedures for the receipt, deposit and security of moneys collected

under authority of this article and to designate the agent or agents

which shall be empowered to carry out such procedures.

2. To make rules and regulations governing the use and safety

standards of the special parkway facilities, including the power to

lease property, regulate the use and operation of gasoline stations,

restaurants and other facilities for the public on or along the special

parkways. Any lease of property of the special parkways shall be subject

to the approval of the state director of the budget.

5. To limit or prohibit travel by types or classes of commercial

vehicles as may be required due to roadway design or safety

considerations, and to establish speed limits and standards of travel

safety on all such special parkways designated by this article.

6. To determine the points at which there shall be access from other

roads and highways to the special parkways designated by this article

and to determine points of egress from such special parkways, and to

otherwise act with respect to control of access along such special

parkways.

7. To dispose of, pursuant to the provisions of the highway law

applicable to state highways, any real property deemed by the

commissioner not to be necessary for the operation of special parkways,

or to otherwise, in whole or in part, hold, manage, sell or exchange

such property on terms beneficial to the state. However, any property

previously owned by Westchester county shall revert to the county when

such property is no longer necessary and utilized for the operations of

special parkways.