(a) to develop long-range regional transportation plans for submission
to the commissioner for consideration for inclusion in the statewide
transportation master plan;
(b) to develop and suggest periodic amendments to the master plan to
the commissioner;
(c) to consult with and cooperate with local officials and
representatives of carriers and transportation facilities and systems
within their urbanized area;
(d) to examine the structure, and cost of transit operations;
(e) to endorse long-range plans assuring maximum utilization and
integration of mass transportation facilities and services throughout
the State;
(f) to study the long-range financial needs for improving public
transportation systems; and
(g) to conduct one or more public hearings to carry out the provisions
of this subdivision.
4. To provide for the existence of a transit development program, the
metropolitan planning organization shall consult with other planning
agencies and coordinate its transportation planning process with the
comprehensive regional plan developed by the regional planning
commission.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Powers, Duties and Jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation
11 - Department of Transportation; Commissioner.
12 - Offices of the Department.
13 - Organization of Department; Officers and Employees.
14 - General Functions, Powers and Duties of Department.
14-B - Highway Safety Powers and Duties.
14-C - Intercity Rail Passenger Service Program.
14-D - Rail Service Preservation.
14-F - Transportation of Hazardous Materials.
14-G - Intercity Bus Passenger Service Preservation.
14-I - Long Island Expressway; Design and Construction.
14-J - Special Rail and Aviation Transportation Program.
14-L - Airport Improvement and Revitalization.
15 - Comprehensive Statewide Master Plan for Transportation.
15-A - Metropolitan Planning Organization and Participants; Certain Functions.
15-C - Accessible Public Transportation.
16 - Delegation of Powers and Duties.
17 - State Advances to Authorities for Preparation of Plans.
17-A - Reports of Regional Transportation Authorities; Certain Cases.
17-B - Public Transportation Safety Plans; Filing.
18 - Acquisition of Abandoned Railroad Transportation Property.
18-A - Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Program.
18-B - Statewide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Program.
19 - Interstate High Speed Intercity Rail Passenger Network Compact.
20 - Nighttime Work on Major Capital Construction Projects on Highways, Expressways and Parkways.