# N.Y. TRA Law § 10: Declaration of policy

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. TRA Law § 10
- **Heading:** Declaration of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act TRA / Article 2 / Section 10

## Text

§ 10. Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of\nthe state of New York that adequate, safe and efficient transportation\nfacilities and services at reasonable cost to the people are essential\nto the economic growth of the state and the well-being of its people and\nthat the planning and development of such facilities and services shall\nbe coordinated by a state department of transportation with overall\nresponsibility for balanced transportation policy and planning.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. TRA Law § 10 Declaration of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S10.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 11 Department of transportation; commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S11.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 12 Offices of the department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S12.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 13 Organization of department; officers and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S13.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14 General functions, powers and duties of department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-A Preservation of agricultural lands, public park and recreational lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges and historical sites](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-A.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-B Highway safety powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-B.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-C Intercity rail passenger service program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-C.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-D Rail service preservation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-D.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-E Development of transportation corridors; multiple use outside the counties of Kings and Queens of right of way](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-E.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-F Transportation of hazardous materials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-F.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-G Intercity bus passenger service preservation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-G.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-H Airport preservation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-H.md)
- [N.Y. TRA Law § 14-I Long Island expressway; design and construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S14-I.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_ATRA_A2_S10. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.