N.Y. Transportation Law § 10 : Transportation — Powers, Duties And Jurisdiction Of The Department Of Transportation — Declaration of policy Date: 11 Apr 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 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. N.Y. Transp. Law § 10