Statement from New York State Thruway Authority Executive Thomas J. Madison, Jr.
“The Comptroller issued a report today on the
Thruway Authority. The Comptroller, and his audits over the
years, have actually contributed to past problems at the Thruway
Authority by failing to report years of fiscal gimmicks and deferred expenses.
“This spring we conducted an independent
financial review by a highly credible firm which found $800 million in risky
financial borrowing that needed to be repaid immediately. We
will continue to do everything possible to control costs, and already anticipate
cutting as much as $400 million in expenses.
“On the other hand, the Thruway must also be
able to keep the system safe and reliable for our patrons by repairing roads
and clearing snow and ice. No one wants dangerous conditions on the
roads.
“The fact remains that tolls for large trucks on
the Thruway – mostly long distance haulers – are 50 to 85 percent less in
New York than in comparable states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. And
each of these trucks creates thousands of times more damage to roads and
bridges than a passenger car. Heavy trucks, not passenger vehicles,
should bear these added costs, so that tolls can be kept as low as possible for
all motorists.”
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