"ALBANY - The State Capitol, o, how she gives and takes. This year, leaders in Albany were up to their elbows in transportation policy, with major roadway projects state Department of Transportation officials undertook, maintaining the MTA and even taking care of legislation in the statehouse. Some things could have gone better, but a few decisions are up there as the best choices out of state government this year. (And remember, all our end-of-year Streetsies coverage is archived here.)"
"Well, better late than never. After months of speculation over how, the state fully funded the MTA's 2025-29 major reconstruction plan in the latest state budget. To do so, there was an increase in the payroll mobility tax in the MTA region - New York City, the lower Hudson Valley and Long Island - and some tinkering with the transit authority's financials. The $68.4 billion is intended to fund future projects and maintain its system."
Streetsblog requests tax-deductible donations to support reporters and editors advancing efforts to end car dependency and to promote more walkable, bikeable, equitable cities. The fundraiser offers a special gift for major supporters and thanks existing backers. Albany leaders engaged heavily in transportation policy, overseeing major roadway projects, MTA maintenance, and statehouse legislation. Lawmakers ultimately fully funded the MTA's 2025–29 capital reconstruction plan at $68.4 billion by increasing the payroll mobility tax in the MTA region and adjusting transit authority financial arrangements. Funding aims to support future projects and system maintenance.
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