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Poor roads and bridges cost New York drivers billions

Two potholes and broken up asphalt.
Cora Mayer-Costa
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WAER News
A pothole and broken up road on a Syracuse side street.

A new TRIP report reveals that deteriorating roads and bridges cost New Yorkers $38 billion annually, with Syracuse drivers spending about $1,400 a year in related expenses.

Syracuse's roads rank better than many areas, with 49% rated in good condition. However, the report emphasizes the need for consistent and increased funding for infrastructure maintenance, a challenge compounded by the rise of fuel-efficient vehicles reducing gas tax revenues.

Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.