“An important part of growing New York’s economy is continuing to make investments in public transportation.

“That’s why the Assembly’s state budget plan increases the Department of Transportation five-year capital program by $405 million. It includes, over four years, $250 million for non-MTA downstate and upstate transit systems, $100 million for rail projects and $55 million for projects at airports throughout the state.

“The Assembly budget also includes $308.5 million in operating assistance for non-MTA downstate transit systems, an increase of $5 million over the governor’s budget proposal.

“In addition, the Assembly budget provides $208 million in operating assistance for upstate transit systems, an increase of $15 million over the governor’s budget proposal.

“To help make needed repairs to our roads, the Assembly budget includes an additional $200 million over four years for the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs), for total funding of $488 million for 2016-17, an increase of $50 million annually above the governor’s proposal.

“Investing in transportation and its infrastructure ensures our airports, roads and bridges remain as safe as possible and helps spur economic growth.”