SALINA, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing that tolls on the New York State Thruway remain unchanged through 2020.
He also wants to offer incentives to cut tolls “in half for those who rely on the Thruway the most.” And, farmers who use E-ZPass in their vehicles to bring farm goods to market could have tolls “eliminated completely through a 100 percent credit.”
The governor is also calling for a $22 billion, multi-year capital plan to upgrade “critical” roads, bridges, and other vital transportation infrastructure throughout the state.
Cuomo announced those proposals as part of his 2016 agenda during an appearance on Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Syracuse-Liverpool at 441 Electronics Parkway in Salina.
The $22 billion infrastructure-improvement plan would be “the largest capital program in the state’s history,” according to a news release that Cuomo’s office issued.
Cuomo will deliver his 2016 State of the State and budget address on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in Albany.
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