New York State Department of Transportation http://wrvo.org en Amtrak to take over new tracks in Albany area http://wrvo.org/post/amtrak-take-over-new-tracks-albany-area <p>The Northeast rail corridor will see shorter travel times and be more reliable. Through a new 25-year lease, Amtrak has taken control of a busy stretch of track leading to the capital region. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:15:39 +0000 Kate O'Connell 30427 at http://wrvo.org Will Thruway Authority finally vote on truck toll hikes? http://wrvo.org/post/will-thruway-authority-finally-vote-truck-toll-hikes <p>The New York State Thruway Authority board is scheduled to meet again next Monday. But there’s still uncertainty whether they will finally act on a proposal to raise truck tolls. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:52:33 +0000 Karen Dewitt 30370 at http://wrvo.org Should Thruway Authority merge with transportation department? http://wrvo.org/post/should-thruway-authority-merge-transportation-department <p>The leader of the New York state Assembly Republicans is proposing to do away with the state’s Thruway Authority and merge it into the state Department of Transportation, in an attempt to avoid excessive toll hikes. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:15 +0000 Karen Dewitt 29976 at http://wrvo.org State road delay info is a phone call away http://wrvo.org/post/state-road-delay-info-phone-call-away <p>While summer is winding down, it is still is a very busy construction season in New York state. Transportation officials want drivers to be aware of any construction delays that could come their way.<br /><br /> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:12:47 +0000 Ellen Abbott 24421 at http://wrvo.org State road delay info is a phone call away