Washington - U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the Senate Appropriations Committee approved legislation that includes $206 million to help fund a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River and advance other transportation and development projects in New Jersey. The funds are included in the FY 2011 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill, which must next be considered by the full Senate.
The measure sets the budget for Amtrak, public transit and the entire U.S. Department of Transportation, which includes agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It also funds the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which works to support community development and increase access to affordable housing.
"The funding in this bill will continue our commitment to advancing the tunnel project and make mass transportation a more appealing option for millions of commuters," stated Lautenberg, who as a member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee helped craft the legislation. "By investing in our roadways and bridges, we can relieve traffic, improve safety and improve our communities. This bill would also help provide basic housing and community services for at-risk youth and victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse."
"This latest major investment in the new mass transit tunnel will help create and support thousands of jobs while improving public transportation options that save families time and money," stated Menendez. "The multiple investments in transportation projects will help create construction jobs, reduce traffic congestion and bolster our public transportation system. In addition, we have secured investments to help protect some of our state's youngest and most vulnerable crime victims."
The projects for New Jersey include:
Transportation
Community Services and Development
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