Adjusted     Executive
                             Appropriation       Request               Percent
                                   2001-02       2002-03        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: pp. 251)

The New York State Thruway 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 included 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 2001-02.  The Canal System Development Fund provides
revenues for the program generated by canal tolls and other user fees. 
Reappropriations of $3,160,000 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.