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| Sen. Griffo: State Budget Invests in Needed Infrastructure Improvements, Including Over $5.7 Million in Lewis County 04/06/18 02:00pm |
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Sen. Griffo: New State Budget invests in needed infrastructure improvements
infrastructure repairs due to the recent extreme weather State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-Rome, today announced the recently enacted 2018- 19 State Budget includes $10.2 billion to support infrastructure and public transportation. Under the new spending plan, the new state budget includes $478 million for the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) and the Marchiselli Program, while another $100 million in funding will continue the Pave NY Program. The CHIPS Program helps municipalities make needed road repairs, while the Marchiselli Program helps communities cover the local share of road and bridge projects that are partly federally funded. The Pave NY Program began two years ago to help localities renovate existing roads in need of repairs. In addition, local governments will share in an additional $65 million in funding that will be distributed to cover costs associated with the recent extreme winter weather. Counties also will share in $365,000 to help fund STOP DWI and ignition interlock programs. “For the benefit of all New York residents and visitors, our roads, bridges and other infrastructure need to be in the best shape possible,” Sen. Griffo said. “These funds will allow us to rehabilitate and modernize our roads, highways and bridges and will improve the safety of motorists and their families as they travel throughout the state. Doing so also can help to drive economic opportunity in our region and the state.” The budget also includes significant funding for upstate New York transit systems. In total, the budget includes $522.3 million for non-Metropolitan Transit Authority systems, and $104.5 million for non-MTA systems for capital projects. The budget includes $3 million to upgrade diesel train engines to meet higher emissions standards. **Note- The chart below shows a breakdown of funds for the County and each of the local towns and villages: |
