NYS tolls and fees going DOWN?

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I don't agree here. Perhaps interstates. Maybe State Highways. But, for one city to support another's infrastructure is just ridiculous, and leads to the ever spiraling problem of people will keep moving there, because they never see the full impact of their own choices.

It's the same reason why I am appalled whenever the MTA fund gets tapped for a project in Albany, Rochester, or Buffalo. The MTA should fund the MTA. NFTA should fund the NFTA.

Cities should pay for their own infrastructures, and not depend on outside funding for it. Because only then, will people learn the full cost of their decision for living in a particular area.

I see it differently. I like to look at the whole picture, the entire state so to speak. I think each part of the state contributes something or other to the entire body of the state and contribute to the states entire revenue base. That's why I have no problem with some of my money going to help fund infrastructure among other things in NYC or in Buffalo. At one time Buffalo provided a great deal of manufacturing and industrial products and during those times if a percentage of my money went to fund things that were beneficial to Buffalo's industrial progress then so be it because, it was ultimately good for the state. If some of my money nowadays goes to improve Buffalo's infrastructure so they can improve, for arguments sake, the tourist trade, the IT industry, or make things more desirable for new residents then so be it. It helps increase the tax base and, overall provides revenue for the state which is a good thing. Likewise, if NYC ca improve its roads and mass transit infrastructure making it more desirable for new employers to move into the region, more tourists to visit, etc. then overall it helps bring more jobs and revenue into the state. Its a win-win for everybody. That's why I am a firm believer in sharing of funds from region to region. I think it makes good sense with respect to the state as a whole and in the long haul. Now don't get me wrong. I am not saying that we should go overboard with the idea of revenue sharing between areas. Local needs need to take priority. For instance, the critical needs of Buffalo shouldn't take a back seat to the needs of NYC or vice versa. But within reason shared capital makes sense and is beneficial to the state.

Think of it this way. It can also help me in a direct sense as well. As a resident of NY all areas are open to me.I may not live in Buffalo but it is a part of my home state and I may travel there and it is in my best interest that it's roads are well maintained and safe and its infrastructure in good condition. Likewise, the same conditions are important if or when I do business with companies that are located in Buffalo. If they can function better because more money was available to maintain infrastructure then I am better served. Likewise if you travel to NYC or conduct business with someone based in NYC. The better the infrastructure the better your needs are served.

So, direct or indirect I say sharing of capital is a worthwhile endeavor from which we all benefit.