Calvert Requests Included in Six year Transportation Authorization Bill
Calvert Requests Included in Six year Transportation Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA-44) was pleased to announce that several of his requests were included in the Transportation Equity Act passed by the House of Representatives today.
The $275 billion authorization bill will go to conference with the $318 billion senate version of the bill to reconcile the difference. The President has threatened vetoing the bill if it exceeds $275 billion.
"Southern California has some of the worst traffic problems in the country," said Rep. Calvert. "These funds to improve transportation are important to the future growth and prosperity of my region, the state and the country."
The following are requests included in the bill (totals represent Rep. Calvert's and other members' requests):
$17.52 million for Riverside County's Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP). The CETAP process is one of four components of the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) that includes a study of an alternative corridor between Riverside County and Orange County.
$10 million for the Cajalco Road Interchange Project. The Cajalco Road Interchange Project is a key component in the effort to eliminate congestion along the I-15/60/91 corridor. Reducing congestion along this corridor is essential to improving air quality, eliminating congestion on surface roads, and supporting infrastructure needed for national goods movement from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The project also will provide efficient and direct connectivity for the March Air Reserve Base.
$10 million for SR-241 Foothill South Extension. The extension of the 241 toll road would connect to Interstate 5 and would relieve south Orange County roadways.
$5 million for SR-76 widening at Melrose Drive in North San Diego County to Interstate 15. This will improve travel from North County San Diego into Riverside County.
$480,000 for the Automatic Traveler Information System (ATIS). The ATIS system will accurately monitor real time arrival information and relay the schedule to passengers. Users will be able to access the information at kiosks, bus stops, on RTA linked websites and over Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone systems, which would significantly benefit Riverside's disabled community. Still others would utilize mobile device, such as cellular phones and PDAs to obtain instant information.
"Improved transportation is one of my highest priorities and I am extremely pleased these crucial projects have been included in the transportation authorization bill," said Rep. Calvert. "The residents of the Inland Empire and Orange County must constantly fight traffic on their freeways, major streets and even their neighborhood roads. Alternatives to driving and improvements to our major highways are essential in order to preserve and improve the quality of life for the residents of the Inland Empire and Orange County."
Over $24 Million for CA-44 Transportation Projects
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA-44) was pleased to announce that several of his requests were included in the Transportation Equity Act reported out of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The House is expected to take up the bill next week.
"Southern California has some of the worst traffic problems in the country," said Rep. Calvert. "These funds to improve transportation are important to the future growth and prosperity of my region, the state and the country."
The following are requests included in the bill:
$14 million for Riverside County's Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP). The CETAP process is one of four components of the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) that includes a study of an alternative corridor between Riverside County and Orange County.
$10 million for the Cajalco Road Interchange Project. The Cajalco Road Interchange Project is a key component in the effort to eliminate congestion along the I-15/60/91 corridor. Reducing congestion along this corridor is essential to improving air quality, eliminating congestion on surface roads, and supporting infrastructure needed for national goods movement from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The project also will provide efficient and direct connectivity for the March Air Reserve Base.
$480,000 for the Automatic Traveler Information System (ATIS). The ATIS system will accurately monitor real time arrival information and relay the schedule to passengers. Users will be able to access the information at kiosks, bus stops, on RTA linked websites and over Interactive Voice Response (IVR) phone systems, which would significantly benefit Riverside's disabled community. Still others would utilize mobile device, such as cellular phones and PDA's to obtain instant information.
"Improved transportation is one of my highest priorities and I am extremely pleased these crucial projects have been included in the transportation authorization bill," said Rep. Calvert. "The residents of the Inland Empire and Orange County must constantly fight traffic on their freeways, major streets and even their neighborhood roads. Alternatives to driving and improvements to our major highways are essential in order to preserve and improve the quality of life for the residents of the Inland Empire and Orange County."