10 - Declaration of policy.

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