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Finger Lakes transportation needs highlighted in NY plan

The New York State Department of Transportation is establishing long-term improvements to transportation and pedestrian infrastructure with the New York State Transportation Master Plan 2050. The master plan is a performance-based plan that identifies six goals developed by transportation partners, stakeholders, and residents across NYS to achieve the community-centered vision: Safe transportation for all Community responsive and resilient transportation system Reliable and efficient transportation network Accessible and affordable transportation choices Environmental stewardship and protection Strengthen economic competitiveness Transportation needs identified in the Finger Lakes Region Ten distinct regions have been identified with unique transportation needs influenced by local drivers, environmental conditions, and other community characteristics. Regional profiles look at key transportation infrastructures and various data such as how residents commute to work. The 10 regions include Western New York, Finger Lakes, Central New York, North County, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier, New York City, Capital Region, Mid-Hudson and Long Island. In the Finger Lakes, several infrastructures have been identified across various modes of transportation including: Major Airport: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Rail: Amtrak (1 station) Major Highways: New York State Thruway to I-90 & I-490 Major Bicycle Routes/Trails: Empire State Trail and New York State Bike Route 14 Transit