Adjusted        Executive
                        Appropriation       Request                    Percent
                           2000-01          2001-02        Change       Change

AGENCY SUMMARY
  NYS Canal System
    Development
    Fund                    2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%
  Total for
    AGENCY SUMMARY:         2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%


CAPITAL PROJECTS
  NYS Canal System
    Development
    Fund                    2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%
  Total for
    CAPITAL PROJECTS:       2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%

Canal Development Program
  NYS Canal System
    Development
    Fund                    2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%
  Total for Program:        2,000,000       2,000,000              0      0.00%


                          BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
                     (Executive Budget: p. 279)

The New York State Thruway Authority is responsible for the operation of a 641-
mile toll-highway system, along with the 524-mile New York State Canal System.  
The Canal Development Program is the only Thruway program reflected in the 
Executive Budget.  All other Thruway and Canal System programs are supported by 
Authority revenues and are not included in the Executive Budget.  This agency is 
in the Transportation and Economic Development appropriation bill.

Capital Projects

The Executive proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 for the Canal Development 
Program, which is the same amount appropriated in State Fiscal Year 2000-01.  
The Canal System Development Fund provides revenues for the program generated by 
canal tolls and other user fees. Reappropriations of $2,450,000 are also 
requested.  Spending from the Fund is available for the development, promotion, 
maintenance and construction of the canals.  Total spending on the Canal
System totals approximately $60 million for operations, capital projects and 
ongoing revitalization, which are funded through other State and Authority 
resources.