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Date Posted: Friday, November 14, 11:18:07am LATEST NEWS November 7, 2003 Gov plans to integrate transportation systems Richard A. D'Errico The Business Review Gov. George Pataki plans to coordinate the management of the state's transportation agencies and authorities to create a more efficient transportation system. Pataki said his goal was to create a seamless statewide transportation network to bring people and goods throughout the state. The governor has directed New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Boardman to lead the effort and develop an action plan "that will produce results in a very short term." Pataki said he wants better coordination among the state DOT, Thruway Authority and other transportation providers. "Giving haulers a unified permitting system, offering commuters a single 'smartcard' to use interchangeably on subways, railways and highways, and upgrading technology across transportation modes to keep travelers informed of up-to-the-minute changes in traffic patterns are just a few of the synergies this federation will allow us to achieve," he said. Pataki said operating a more efficient passenger and freight transportation infrastructure was key to sustaining economic growth in the state. He planned to start the process by having the transportation agencies coordinate transportation planning and policy making functions; consolidating redundant administrative and engineering functions; and eliminating duplicative requirements like separate permitting and data collection, among other things. "Whether you're a tourist traveling from New York City to Buffalo or a business in Binghamton waiting for a freight delivery from Montreal, your No. 1 priority is reliability throughout the entire trip regardless of who owns the road, railway or public transit system you use," said Boardman. "Governor Pataki's vision for transportation reform will provide the flexibility to deliver a seamless system by capitalizing on the best our agencies have to offer while eliminating duplication and saving dollars." Officials from the Thruway Authority also voiced support for the plan. Thruway Authority executive director Michael Fleischer, former DOT first deputy commissioner, has already been working to improve the cooperation between the two agencies. "For New York's transportation system to achieve its optimal performance, the connections between transportation parts must work in order for the entire transportation system to work," he said. rderrico@bizjournals.com | 518-640-6807 © 2003 American City Business Journals Inc. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |