The upkeep of New York’s 113,000 miles of roads and 17,000 bridges is the largest component of the state’s five-year transportation capital program, which must be updated soon. That presented an ideal time for the Empire Center to bring together leading transportation experts to answer some of the most pressing questions about New York’s infrastructure needs. This event took place at the Albany Hilton on November 19, 2014.
Panelists
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Road & Bridge Conditions in NY Rocky Moretti Director of Policy & Research – TRIP Presentation |
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The State of the State’s Highway Finances Nicole Gelinas Senior Fellow – Manhattan Institute Presentation |
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The Federal Transportation Patch Job Emily Goff Policy Analyst – Heritage Foundation Presentation |
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The Private Sector and Public Infrastructure Clifford Winston Senior Fellow – Brookings Institution Presentation |
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Slashing Renewal Costs with Technology Peter J. Vanderzee President & CEO – LifeSpan Technologies Presentation |
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The Road to Renewal Rick Geddes Professor – Cornell University Presentation |
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