Section 1299-EE. Purposes of the authority

1. The purposes of the authority
  shall  be  the  continuance,  further  development  and  improvement  of
  transportation  and  other   services   related   thereto   within   the
  Rochester-Genesee   regional   transportation   district,  by  railroad,
  omnibus, marine and air, in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  this
  title.
    2.  It  is  hereby  found  and  declared that such purposes are in all
  respects for the benefit of the people of the state of New York and  the
  authority  shall  be  regarded  as  performing an essential governmental
  function in carrying out its  purposes  and  in  exercising  the  powers
  granted by this title.