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38–661CC
1997
MEMBER POLICY INITIATIVES AND REQUESTS FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT IN THE ISTEA REAUTHORIZATION
(105–6)
HEARINGS
BEFORE THE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
VOLUME I OF II
MARCH 4, 6, 11, AND 13, 1997
Printed for the use of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
MEMBER POLICY INITIATIVES AND REQUESTS FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT IN THE ISTEA REAUTHORIZATION (VOLUME I OF II)
38–661CC
1997
MEMBER POLICY INITIATIVES AND REQUESTS FOR HIGHWAY AND TRANSIT IN THE ISTEA REAUTHORIZATION
(105–6)
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HEARINGS
BEFORE THE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION
VOLUME I OF II
MARCH 4, 6, 11, AND 13, 1997
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Printed for the use of the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTUCTURE
BUD SHUSTER, Pennsylvania, Chairman
DON YOUNG, Alaska
THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin
SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, New York
HERBERT H. BATEMAN, Virginia
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr., Tennessee
THOMAS W. EWING, Illinois
WAYNE T. GILCHREST, Maryland
JAY KIM, California
STEPHEN HORN, California
BOB FRANKS, New Jersey
JOHN L. MICA, Florida
JACK QUINN, New York
TILLIE K. FOWLER, Florida
VERNON J. EHLERS, Michigan
SPENCER BACHUS, Alabama
STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE, Ohio
SUE W. KELLY, New York
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RAY LaHOOD, Illinois
RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisiana
FRANK RIGGS, California
CHARLES F. BASS, New Hampshire
ROBERT W. NEY, Ohio
JACK METCALF, Washington
JO ANN EMERSON, Missouri
EDWARD A. PEASE, Indiana
ROY BLUNT, Missouri
JOSEPH R. PITTS, Pennsylvania
ASA HUTCHINSON, Arkansas
MERRILL COOK, Utah
JOHN COOKSEY, Louisiana
JOHN R. THUNE, South Dakota
CHARLES W. ''CHIP'' PICKERING, Jr., Mississippi
KAY GRANGER, Texas
JON D. FOX, Pennsylvania
THOMAS M. DAVIS, Virginia
FRANK A. LoBIONDO, New Jersey
J.C. WATTS, Jr., Oklahoma
JERRY MORAN, Kansas
JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota
NICK J. RAHALL II, West Virginia
ROBERT A. BORSKI, Pennsylvania
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WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI, Illinois
ROBERT E. WISE, Jr., West Virginia
JAMES A. TRAFICANT, Jr., Ohio
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
BOB CLEMENT, Tennessee
JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois
GLENN POSHARD, Illinois
ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, Jr., Alabama
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of Columbia
JERROLD NADLER, New York
PAT DANNER, Missouri
ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey
JAMES E. CLYBURN, South Carolina
CORRINE BROWN, Florida
JAMES A. BARCIA, Michigan
BOB FILNER, California
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
FRANK MASCARA, Pennsylvania
GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi
JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD, California
ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland
EARL BLUMENAUER, Oregon
MAX SANDLIN, Texas
ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California
BILL PASCRELL, Jr., New Jersey
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JAY W. JOHNSON, Wisconsin
LEONARD L. BOSWELL, Iowa
JAMES P. McGOVERN, Massachusetts
TIM HOLDEN, Pennsylvania
NICK LAMPSON, Texas
(ii)
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation
THOMAS E. PETRI, Wisconsin, Chairman
CHARLES W. ''CHIP'' PICKERING, Jr., Mississippi Vice Chairman
HERBERT H. BATEMAN, Virginia
HOWARD COBLE, North Carolina
THOMAS W. EWING, Illinois
STEPHEN HORN, California
BOB FRANKS, New Jersey
JOHN L. MICA, Florida
JACK QUINN, New York
TILLIE K. FOWLER, Florida
SPENCER BACHUS, Alabama
STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE, Ohio
SUE W. KELLY, New York
RAY LaHOOD, Illinois
RICHARD H. BAKER, Louisana
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FRANK RIGGS, California
CHARLES F. BASS, New Hampshire
ROBERT W. NEY, Ohio
JACK METCALF, Washington
JO ANN EMERSON, Missouri
EDWARD A. PEASE, Indiana
JOSEPH R. PITTS, Pennsylvania
ASA HUTCHINSON, Arkansas
MERRILL COOK, Utah
JOHN R. THUNE, South Dakota
KAY GRANGER, Texas
J.C. WATTS, Jr., Oklahoma
BUD SHUSTER, Pennsylvania
(ex officio)
NICK J. RAHALL II, West Virginia
PETER A. DeFAZIO, Oregon
ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, Jr., Alabama
PAT DANNER, Missouri
JAMES E. CLYBURN, South Carolina
CORRINE BROWN, Florida
JAMES A. BARCIA, Michigan
BOB FILNER, California
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, Texas
FRANK MASCARA, Pennsylvania
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JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD, California
JERRY F. COSTELLO, Illinois
ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON, District of Columbia
JERROLD NADLER, New York
ROBERT MENENDEZ, New Jersey
GENE TAYLOR, Mississippi
ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS, Maryland
MAX SANDLIN, Texas
ELLEN O. TAUSCHER, California
BILL PASCRELL, Jr., New Jersey
JAMES P. McGOVERN, Massachusetts
JAMES L. OBERSTAR, Minnesota
(ex officio)
(iii)
Proceeding of:
March 4, 1997
March 6, 1997
March 11, 1997
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March 13, 1997
CONTENTS
TESTIMONY
MARCH 4, 1997
Blumenauer, Hon. Earl, a Representative in Congress from Oregon
DeGette, Hon. Dianne, a Representative in Congress from Colorado
Frelinghuysen, Hon. Rodney, a Representative in Congress from New Jersey
Furse, Hon. Elizabeth, a Representative in Congress from Oregon
Gillmor, Hon. Paul, a Representative in Congress from Ohio
Holden, Hon. Tim, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania
Hooley, Hon. Darlene a Representative in Congress from Oregon, accompanied by Linda Peters, Chair, Washington County Board of Commissioners, Ed Lindquist, Clackamas County Commissioner, and Charlie Hales, Portland City Commissioner
LaTourette, Hon. Steve, a Representative in Congress from Ohio, accompanied by Hon. Dennis Kucinich, a Representative in Congress from Ohio, Duane Feher, Ashtabula County Commissioner, Hon. Walter Ehrnfelt, Mayor, Strongsville, OH, and Hon. Gregory Kurtz, Mayor, Independence, OH
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McHale, Hon. Paul, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, accompanied by Jane S. Baker, Lehigh County Executive, Hon. William Heydt, Mayor, Allentown, PA, and Kurt D. Zwikl, President, Allentown Development Corporation
Packard, Hon. Ron, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Lori Holt Pfeiler, Chairperson, North San Diego County Transit District
Sabo, Hon. Martin, a Representative in Congress from Minnesota, accompanied by Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County Commissioner, Chairman, Twin Cities Metropolitan LRT Joint Powers Board, Paul McCarron, Anoka County Commissioner, and Tony Bennett, Ramsey County Commissioner
Thomas, Hon. Bill, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Bill Maze, Chairman, Tulare County Board of Supervisors
PREPARED STATEMENTS SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WITNESSES
Baker, Jane S
Blumenauer, Hon. Earl, of Oregon
Cunningham, Hon. Randy (Duke), of California
DeGette, Hon. Dianne, of Colorado
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Ehrnfelt, Hon. Walter
Feher, Duane
Frelinghuysen, Hon. Rodney, of New Jersey
Furse, Hon. Elizabeth, of Oregon
Gillmor, Hon. Paul, of Ohio
Hales, Charlie
Heydt, Hon. William Mayor
Holden, Hon. Tim, of Pennsylvania
Hooley, Hon. Darlene, of Oregon
Kurtz, Hon. Gregory
(iv)
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LaTourette, Hon. Steve, of Ohio
Lindquist, Ed
McHale, Hon. Paul, of Pennsylvania
Maze, Bill
Packard, Hon. Ron, of California
Peters, Linda
Pfeiler, Lori Holt
Sabo, Hon. Martin, of Minnesota
Thomas, Hon. Bill, of California
Zwikl, Kurt D
MARCH 6, 1997
Bennett, Hon. John, Mayor, Aspen, CO; I–49, Aspen Light Rail
Brown, Hon. George E., Jr., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. David R. Eshleman, Mayor, Fontana, CA, Inc., Alex Clifford, Chairman of the Board, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and Richard Stanger, Executive Director, Southern California Regional Rail Authority; I–10/Sierra Avenue Reconstruction, I–10/Etiwanda Interchange, Metrolink
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Buyer, Hon. Stephen E., a Representative in Congress from Indiana; Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor
Capps, Hon. Walter H., a Representative in Congress from California; Route 46 Extension Project
Chambliss, Hon. Saxby, a Representative in Congress from Georgia; Fall Line Freeway
Davis, Hon. Thomas M., a Representative in Congress from Virginia, accompanied by Mark Joseph, President, International Taxicab and Livery Association, and Alfred Lagasse, Executive Vice President, International Taxicab & Livery Association; ISTEA Policy Proposals
Dixon, Hon. Julian C., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. Richard Riordan, Mayor, City of Los Angeles, CA; LACMTA Projects
Doggett, Hon. Lloyd, a Representative in Congress from Texas; Capital Metro Requests, State Highway 130, State Highway 130
Dunn, Hon. Jennifer, a Representative in Congress from Washington, accompanied by Hon. Rowan Hinds, Mayor, Issaquah, WA, and James WarJone, Port Blakely Communities; I–90 Sunset Interchange
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English, Hon. Phil, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, accompanied by Hon. Joyce A. Savocchio, Mayor, City of Erie, PA, and Thomas C. Hoffman, Chairman, Erie Area Transportation Study; Eastside Connector
Ensign, Hon. John E., a Representative in Congress from Nevada; Policy Initiative, US–95 Widening, Henderson-Canamex Urban Renovation Project, US–15 Widening
Etheridge, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from North Carolina; Step 21, I–95, State Route 11/62, Interchange in Johnston County
Frank, Hon. Barney, a Representative in Congress from Massachusetts; Brightman Street Bridge
Franks, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from New Jersey, accompanied by Hon. Greg Muller, Mayor, Union, NJ; Liberty View Train Station
Frost, Hon. Martin, a Representative in Congress from Texas; Widening of I–30 and I–45
Gilchrest, Hon. Wayne T., a Representative in Congress from Maryland, accompanied by Robert Hulburd, Founder, County Residents Action for Safer Highways (CRASH); US 113
Goode, Hon. Virgil H., Jr., a Representative in Congress from Virginia, accompanied by Robert Martinez, Secretary of Transportation, Virginia; I–73
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Goodlatte, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from Virginia accompanied by Robert Martinez, Secretary of Transportation, Virginia; I–73
Goodling, Hon. William F., a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania; Intersection of Route 15 and Lisburn Rd., Route 94, Exits 4&5 on I–83, CRIS study request, Exit 12 of I–81, Intermodal Freight Transfer Terminal
(v)
Hamilton, Hon. Lee H., a Representative in Congress from Indiana; East End and Downtown Bridges
Hefley, Hon. Joel, a Representative in Congress from Colorado, accompanied by M. Michael Cooke, Commissioner, Douglas County, Colorado, and James H. Mullen, City Manager, Colorado Springs, CO; Powers Boulevard/I–25 Project
Hilliard, Hon. Earl F., a Representative in Congress from Alabama; Finley Avenue Extension, Birmingham Transit Project, Naheola Bridge, U.S. Highway 43, State Highway 13
Hinojosa, Hon. Ruben, a Representative in Congress from Texas; I–69, Step 21, Border Infrastructure Needs, International Highest Priority Corridors
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Hoyer, Hon. Steny, a Representative in Congress from Maryland
John, Hon. Christopher, a Representative in Congress from Louisiana, accompanied by Bill Fenstermaker, President and CEO, C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, and Chairman of Board, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and Co-chair I–49 Task Force, and Rob Guidry, President and CEO, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Kanjorski, Hon. Paul E., a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania; Wilkesbarre Intermodal Facility, Route 29 Connector
Klink, Hon. Ron, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania; Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, Cross Run Highway Project,
PA Turnpike-I–81 Connector
Lafuente, Hon. Colette, Mayor, City of Poughkeepsie, NY; Poughkeepsie Intermodal Center
Lampson, Hon. Nick, a Representative in Congress from Texas; Expansion of Concord Road, Causeway Construction to Galveston Island
Lucas, Hon. Frank D., a Representative in Congress from Oklahoma, accompanied by Mitch Surrett, Special Assistant to the Secretary, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, David Streb, Project Engineer, and Guy Liebmann, Councilman, Oklahoma City, OK; Relocation of MacArthur Boulevard at the FAA Campus in Oklahoma City
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Luther, Hon. Bill, a Representative in Congress from Minnesota; accompanied by Hon. Coral S. Houle, Mayor, Bloomington, MN, Elwyn Tinklenberg, President, North Metro Crossing Coalition (NMCC), and former Mayor, Blaine, MN, Myra Peterson, Commissioner, Washington County, Minnesota, and Mark E. Beranhardson, City Manager, Bloomington, MN; Trunk Highway 610/10, I–494 Reliever Arterial System, Wakota Bridge, 79th/80th Street Corridor
McKeon, Hon. Buck, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. Richard Riordan, Mayor, City of Los Angeles, CA; LACMTA Projects
Martinez, Hon. Matthew G., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Julie M. Austin, Executive Director, Foothills Transit, West Covina, CA; Foothill Transit
Northup, Hon. Anne M., a Representative in Congress from Kentucky; East End and Downtown Bridges
Pitts, Hon. Joseph R., a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, accompanied by Colin A. Hanna, Chester County Commissioner and Chairman, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, and Terry L. Kauffman, Chairman, Lancaster County Board of Commissioners; Route 41, Route 30, Route 30 East and West Bypass, Route 23
Ramstad, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from Minnesota; accompanied by Hon. Coral S. Houle, Mayor, Bloomington, MN, Elwyn Tinklenberg, President, North Metro Crossing Coalition (NMCC), and former Mayor, Blaine, MN, Myra Peterson, Commissioner, Washington County, Minnesota, and Mark E. Bernhardson, City Manager, Bloomington, MN; Trunk Highway 610/10, I–494 Reliever Arterial System, Wakota Bridge, 79th/80th Street Corridor
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Reyes, Hon. Silvestre, a Representative in Congress from Texas; El Paso Requests, Border Infrastructure Needs
Roybal-Allard, Hon. Lucille, a Representative in Congress from California; I–710 Firestone Exchange
(vi)
Rothman, Hon. Steven R., a Representative in Congress from New Jersey, accompanied by Chester P. Mattson, Director, Department of Planning and Economic Development, Bergen County, New Jersey; ''Cross Country'' Light Rail Demonstration Project
Tiahrt, Hon. Todd, a Representative in Congress from Kansas; Witchita Grade Separation, US–54 Corridor Projects
Tierney, Hon. John F., a Representative in Congress from Massachusetts; Unified Signage System for the Essex National Heritage Area, Riverwalk Project, Bates Bridge Reconstruction Project
Vento, Hon. Bruce F., a Representative in Congress from Minnesota, accompanied by Hon. Coral S. Houle, Mayor, Bloomington, MN, Elwyn Tinklenberg, President, North Metro Crossing Coalition (NMCC), and former Mayor, Blaine, MN, Myra Peterson, Commissioner, Washington County, Minnesota, and Mark E. Bernhardson, City Manager, Bloomington, MN; Trunk Highway 610/10, I–494 Reliever Arterial System, Wakota Bridge, 79th/80th Street Corridor
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Visclosky, Hon. Peter J., a Representative in Congress from Indiana; Transportation needs in NW Indiana
Waters, Hon. Maxine, a Representative in Congress from California; Project Requests
Watkins, Hon. Wes, a Representative in Congress from Oklahoma, accompanied by Mitch Surrett, Special Assistant to the Secretary, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, and David Streb, Oklahoma Department of Transportation; Highway 70 Requests
Weygand, Hon. Robert A., a Representative in Congress from Rhode Island; Quonset Point Access Road Project
Wynn, Hon. Albert R., a Representative in Congress from Maryland, accompanied by David L. Winstead, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation, Robert Martinez, Secretary of Transportation, Virginia, and Art Lawson, Acting Deputy Director, Washington, D.C. Department of Public Works; Woodrow Wilson Bridge
PREPARED STATEMENTS SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WITNESSES
Austin, Julie M
Bennett, Hon. John
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Brown, Hon. George E., Jr., of California
Buyer, Hon. Stephen E., of Indiana
Capps, Hon. Walter H., of California
Chambliss, Hon. Saxby, of Georgia
Cooke, M. Michael
Costello, Hon. Jerry F., of Illinois
Davis, Hon. Thomas M., of Virginia
Dixon, Hon. Julian C., of California
Doggett, Hon. Lloyd, of Texas
Dunn, Hon. Jennifer, of Washington
English, Hon. Phil, of Pennsylvania
Ensign, Hon. John E., of Nevada
Eshleman, Hon. David R
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Etheridge, Hon. Bob, of North Carolina
Fenstermaker, Bill
Frost, Hon. Martin, of Texas
Gilchrest, Hon. Wayne T., of Maryland
Goode, Hon. Virgil H., Jr., of Virginia
Goodlatte, Hon. Bob, of Virginia
Goodling, Hon. William F., of Pennsylvania
Hamilton, Hon. Lee H., of Indiana
Hanna, Colin A
Hefley, Hon. Joel, of Colorado
Hilliard, Hon. Earl F., of Alabama
Hinds, Hon. Rowan
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Hinojosa, Hon. Ruben, of Texas
Hoffman, Thomas C
Houle, Hon. Coral S
Hulburd, Robert
(vii)
John, Hon. Christopher, of Louisiana
Joseph, Mark
Kanjorski, Hon. Paul E., of Pennsylvania
Kauffman, Terry L
Kelly, Hon. Sue W., New York
Klink, Hon. Ron, of Pennsylvania
Lafuente, Hon. Colette
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LaGasse, Alfred
Lampson, Hon. Nick, of Texas
Liebmann, Guy, with attachments
Lucas, Hon. Frank D., of Oklahoma
Luther, Hon. Bill, of Minnesota
McKeon, Hon. Buck, of California
Martinez, Hon. Matthew G., of California
Mattson, Chester P
Miller, Hon. George, of California
Mullen, James H
Muller, Hon. Greg
Northup, Hon. Anne M., of Kentucky
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Peterson, Hon. Myra
Poshard, Hon. Glenn, of Illinois
Ramstad, Hon. Jim, of Minnesota
Reyes, Hon. Silvestre, of Texas
Riordan, Hon. Richard
Rothman, Hon. Steven R., of New Jersey
Savocchio, Hon. Joyce A
Smith, Hon. Lamar S., of Texas
Stanger, Richard
Tiahrt, Hon. Todd, of Kansas
Tinklenberg, Hon. Elwyn
Vento, Hon. Bruce F., of Minnesota
Visclosky, Hon. Peter J., of Indiana
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Waters, Hon. Maxine, of California
Watkins, Hon. Wes, of Oklahoma
Weygand, Hon. Robert A., of Rhode Island
Winstead, David L
Wynn, Hon. Albert R., of Maryland
ADDITIONS TO THE RECORD
Coburn, Hon. Tom A., a Representative in Congress from Oklahoma
Condit, Hon. Gary A., a Representative in Congress from California, statement
Dakota County Board of Commissioners, statement
Davis, Hon. Danny K., a Representative in Congress from Illinois, statement
Everett, Hon. Terry, a Representative in Congress from Alabama, statement
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McInnis, Hon. Scott, a Representative in Congress from Colorado, statement
Miller, Hon. George, a Representative in Congress from California, statement
Moran, Hon. James P., a Representative in Congress from Virginia, statement
Roukema, Hon. Marge, a Representative in Congress from New Jersey, statement
MARCH 11, 1997
Allen, Hon. Thomas, a Representative in Congress from Maine; Carleton Bridge Replacement, New (Third) Bridge, Piscataqua River Bridge Repair, I–295 Connector, Improved Rail Line to Support Passenger Service, Rail Service Extension, Augusta Travel Plaza
Baldacci, Hon. John, a Representative in Congress from Maine; Singing Bridge Replacement, Ridlonville Bridge Replacement, Mack Point Cargo Point, High-Speed Ferry
Bass, Hon. Charles F., a Representative in Congress from New Hampshire, accompanied by Leon Kenison, New Hampshire Commissioner, Department of Transportation, and Hon. Donald Davidson, Mayor, Nashua, NH; New Hampshire Policy Preferences; Broad Street Parkway
(viii)
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Bereuter, Hon. Doug, a Representative in Congress from Nebraska; Project Requests
Brown, Hon. Sherrod, a Representative in Congress from Ohio; Black River Intermodal Transportation Plaza, SR–18 Resurfacing and Widening
Bunning, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from Kentucky, accompanied by Hon. Roxanne Qualls, Mayor, Cincinnati, OH, and Hon. Thomas L. Guidugli, Mayor, Newport, KY; I–71 Project
Burton, Hon. Daniel, a Representative in Congress from Indiana, accompanied by Hon. Stephen Goldsmith, Mayor, City of Indianapolis, Walt Kelly, President, Fishers Town Council, Hon. Tom Schneider, Mayor, City of Lawrence, IN; Northeast Corridor Project, I–70/6 Points Road Project; 56th Street Project
Calvert, Hon. Ken, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Marge Tandy, Councilwoman, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Hemet, CA; and John Tavilogne, Supervisor, Riverside County Transportation Commission, Riverside County, California; Riverside County Transportation Projects
Cardin, Hon. Benjamin L., a Representative in Congress from Maryland; Baltimore Area High Priority Projects
Cook, Hon. Merrill, a Representative in Congress from Utah, accompanied by Tom Welch, President, and CEO, Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee, Tom Warne, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation, Hon. DeeDee Corradini, Mayor, Salt Lake City, UT, Russell C. Widmar, Executive Director, Salt Lake City Airport Authority, Hon. Max R. Hogan, Mayor, West Jordan City, UT, and Hon. Tom Dolan, Mayor, Sandy City, UT; 2004 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, Utah Transportation Requests; Other Utah Project Requests
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Cummings, Hon. Elijah, a Representative in Congress from Maryland, accompanied by Hon. Kurt Schmoke, Mayor, Baltimore, MD, and George Baylog, Director, Baltimore Public Works; Baltimore Area High Priority Projects
DeLauro, Hon. Rosa, a U.S. Representative in Congress from Connecticut, accompanied by Hon. John DeStefano, Mayor, New Haven, CT; I–95 Longworth Project
Dreier, Hon. David, a Representative in Congress from California; Alameda Corridor East, Gateway to America
Evans, Hon. Lane, a Representative in Congress from Illinois, accompanied by Jeff Nelson, General Manager, Metrolink and Citybus; US–127 Reconstruction, US–231 Upgrade, I–69 Construction, I–65 Upgrade, US–68/KY–80 Bridge Replacement, Short Line Track Rehabilitation
Filner, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Leon Williams, Chairman, Metropolitan Transit Development Board, and Michael McDade, Chairman, San Diego Unified Port District; San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway
Hutchinson, Hon. Asa, a Representative in Congress from Arkansas, accompanied by Emon A. Mahoney, Retired President, Arkansas-Oklahoma Gas Past President, Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce, Robert E. Lee, President, Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, Uvalde R. Lindsey, Executive Director, Northwest Arkansas Council; US–71 Improvements; US–71, Texarkana, Arkansas to the Missouri Line; US–412 Requests, Intermodal Connection to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
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Kennelly, Hon. Barbara, a Representative in Congress from Connecticut; The Riverfront Parks System, Trinity College Area Road Improvement, Welfare to Work Transportation Access Project, I–84 West Reconstruction, Charter Oak Greenway, Griffin Line
Kim, Hon. Jay, a Representative in Congress from California; Alameda Corridor East, Gateway to America
LaPisto-Kirtley, Beatrice, President, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments; Alameda Corridor East, Gateway to America
Lewis, Hon. Ron, a Representative in Congress from Kentucky; Natcher Bridge
(ix)
McGovern, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from Massachusetts, accompanied by Stephen O'Neil, Director, City Manager's Office of Planning and Community Development, Worcester, MA, Michael Latka, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority, Worcester, MA, and Craig Blais, Assistant to the Chief Development Officer, Worcester, MA; Downtown Gateway Implementation Lincoln Square/North Main Street Project, Directional Signage Program Project; Union Station Redevelopment; Blackstone River Bikeway
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McIntyre, Hon. Mike, a Representative in Congress from North Carolina; Project Requests
McKeon, Hon. Howard, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Carl Boyer, Councilman, Santa Clarita, CA, and Hon. Frank Roberts, Mayor, Lancaster, CA; North Los Angeles County Projects
Manzullo, Hon. Donald A., a Representative in Congress from Illinois, accompanied by John Cox, President, Jo Davies-Stephenson Company, William F. Dwyer, Chairman, McHenry Company, Kristine Cohn, Winnebago County Board of Commissioners, and Hon. Steve Kuhn, Mayor, Village of Machesney Park, IL; Route 20 Project; Route 62/31 Interchange; Interchange at I–90/IL–173, Midwest Regional Intermodal Study; Interchange at I–90/IL–173
Martinez, Hon. Matthew G., a Representative in Congress from California; Alameda Corridor East, Gateway to America
Metcalf, Hon. Jack, a Representative in Congress from Washington, accompanied by Hon. Bob Drewel, Executive Snohomish County, Dave Earling, Councilman, Edmonds, WA, Greg Nickels, Councilman, King County, Washington, and Bob White, Executive Director, RTA; Sound Move
Moakley, Hon. John Joseph, a Representative in Congress from Massachusetts, accompanied by Peter Blute, Executive Director and CEO, Massachusetts Port Authority; Transitway, Logan Airport Intermodal Transit Connector
Molinari, Hon. Susan, a Representative in Congress from New York, accompanied by Charles Millard, President, New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York City Wide Projects
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Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Hon. Richard Borchard, County Judge, John F. Kennedy Causeway Elevation, I–69, Nueces County, Texas, Alan Johnson, Chairman, Harlinger Transportation Committee, and Ed Weeks, President, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce; JFK Causeway Elevation, I–69, Interstate Highway Connection to the Rio Grande Valley, US 77/83 Expressway Interchange, I–69
Payne, Hon. Donald M., a Representative in Congress from New Jersey; Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link, Newark Highway System Improvements
Pelosi, Hon. Nancy, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Carney J. Campion, General Manager, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District; HOV Wideningon US–1, Intermodal Facilities, Seismic Retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge, Multi-use Bike Path, Reversable HOV Lane Gap Closure Projects
Pickering, Hon. Charles W., a Representative in Congress from Mississippi, accompanied by Hon. Kirk Fordice, Governor, State of Mississippi, Art Neal, Vice President, Lowndes County Board of Supervisors, and Robert Robinson, Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Transportation; Pearl River/Airport Connectors Project; Mississippi Highway–45; Mississippi Highway–15
Riggs, Frank, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by James Harberson, Chairman, County Board of Supervisors, Board Member of the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, Sonoma County, California; Highway 101 Funding, Intermodal Center
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Roemer, Hon. Tim, a Representative in Congress from Indiana, accompanied by George Nicholos, Chairman of the Board, TRANSPO; Project Request
Romero-Barcelo, Hon. Carlos A., a Delegate in Congress from Puerto Rico, accompanied by Dr. Carlos I. Pesquera, Secretary, Department of Transportation and Public Works, Puerto Rico; Tren Urbano Project
(x)
Sanders, Hon. Bernard, a Representative in Congress from Vermont; Mississiquoi Bay Bridge
Shays, Hon. Christopher, a Representative in Congress from Connecticut, accompanied by Hon. Joseph Ganim, Mayor, Bridgeport, CT; Seaview Avenue Corridor Project
Tanner, Hon. John, a Representative in Congress from Tennessee, accompanied by William Hudson, Jr., President and General Manager, Memphis Area Transit Authority; Memphis Area Transit Authority
Velasquez, Hon. Nydia M., a Representative in Congress from New York, accompanied by Albert F. Appleton, Senior Fellow, Regional Plan Association, and Rubin Quiroz, Chairman, Corona Business Corporation; Gowanus Highway, Corona Plaza, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge
Weller, Hon. Jerry, a Representative in Congress from Illinois; Morris Bridge Replacement, Route 30 Reconstruction, Richton Road Reconstruction
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Whitfield, Hon. Ed, a Representative in Congress from Kentucky; Natcher Bridge; US–127, US–231, I–69, I–65, US68/KY80 Bridge Replacements, Paducah City Lead Short Line Track Rehabilitation
Woolsey, Hon. Lynn C., a Representative in Congress from California; accompanied by Harry Moore, Chair, Marin County Board of Supervisors; HOV Wideningon US–1, Intermodal Facilities; Seismic Retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge; Multi-use Bike Path, Reversable HOV Lane Gap Closure Projects
PREPARED STATEMENTS SUBMITTED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WITNESSES
Allen, Hon. Thomas, of Maine
Appleton, Albert F
Bass, Hon. Charles F., of New Hampshire
Bereuter, Hon. Doug, of Nebraska
Blute, Peter, of Massachusetts
Borchard, Hon. Richard M
Boyer, Carl
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Brown, Hon. Sherrod, of Ohio
Bunning, Hon. Jim, of Kentucky
Burton, Hon. Dan, of Indiana
Campion, Carney J
Cohn, Kristine
Cook, Hon. Merrill, of Utah
Corradini, DeeDee
Costello, Hon. Jerry F., of Illinois
Cox, John W., Jr
Davidson, Donald C
DeLauro, Hon. Rosa, of Connecticut
DeStefano, Hon. John
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Dolan, Tom
Drewel, Bob
Dwyer, William F
Evans, Hon. Lane, of Illinois
Filner, Hon. Bob, of California
Fordice, Hon. Kirk
Ford, Harold E
Ganim, Hon. Joseph P
Goldsmith, Hon. Stephen
Hansen, Edward
Harberson, James
Hogan, Max
Johnson, Alan
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Kelly, Walter
Kenison, Leon S
Kennelly, Hon. Barbara, of Connecticut
Kim, Hon. Jay, of California
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Kuhn, Steve
Latka, Michael S
LaPisto-Kirtley, Beatrice
Lee, Robert E
Lewis, Hon. Ron, of Kentucky
Lindsey, Uvalde
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McDade, Michael
McIntyre, Hon. Mike, of North Carolina
McKeon, Hon. Howard, of California
Mahony, Emon A
Manzullo, Hon. Donald A., of Illinois
Martinez, Hon. Matthew G., of California
Metcalf, Hon. Jack, of Washington
Millard, Charles
Moakley, Hon. John Joseph, of Massachusetts
Moore, Harry
Neal, Art
Nelson, Jeffrey
O'Neil, Stephen F
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Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., of Texas
Payne, Hon. Donald M., of New Jersey
Pesquera, Dr. Carlos I
Petri, Hon. Thomas E., of Wisconsin
Pickering, Hon. Charles W., of Mississippi
Qualls, Hon. Roxanne
Roberts, Frank
Robinson, Dr. Robert L
Roemer, Hon. Tim, of Indiana
Sanders, Hon. Bernard, of Vermont
Schmoke, Kurt L
Schneider, Thomas D
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Shays, Hon. Christopher, of Connecticut
Tandy, Marge
Tanner, Hon. John, of Tennessee
Tavaglione, John
Velasquez, Hon. Nydia M., of New York
Weeks, Ed
Welch, Tom
Weller, Hon. Jerry, of Illinois
Whitfield, Hon. Ed, of Kentucky
Widmar, Russell
Williams, Leon
Woolsey, Hon. Lynn C., of California
ADDITIONS TO THE RECORD
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Johnson, Hon. Nancy L., a Representative in Congress from Connecticut, statement
Kruse, C. James, General Manager and Port Director, Port of Brownsville, statement
LaRue, John P., Executive Director, Port of Corpus Christi Authority, statement
Schaffer, Hon. Bob, a Representataive in Congress from Colorado, letter and attachments concerning Colorado's North Front Range Transportation Alternatives Study
Ledford, Hon. James C., Mayor, City of Palmdale, California, statement
Slaughter, Hon. Louise, a Representative in Congress from New York, letter and attachments
Spence, Hon. Floyd D., a Representative in Congress from South Carolina, statement
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Bachus, Hon. Spencer, a Representative in Congress from Alabama, accompanied by Jimmy Harrison, CEO, Harco Drugs, Tuscaloosa, AL, and Gary White, Commissioner, Jefferson County, Alabama, Warrior Loop-Eastern Bypass, Roads and Transportation on Northern Beltline and Corridor X
Baker, Hon. Richard H., a Representative in Congress from Louisiana, accompanied by Hon. Tom Ed McHugh, Mayor, Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana Louisiana Project Requests
Bartlett, Hon. Roscoe G., a Representative in Congress from Maryland, Route 220, 270/70 Interchange, MARC, Route 219
Bilbray, Hon. Brian P., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. Harry Mathis, Councilman, San Diego, CA, San Diego Light Rail
Bilirakis, Hon. Michael, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Ed Turanchik, Commissioner, Hillsborough County, Florida, David Clark, Commissioner, Pasco County, Florida, and Steve Seibert, Commissioner, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Regional Rail Project, Pinellas Mobility Initiative
Brady, Hon. Kevin, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by John Caruthers, Chairman, I–69/Midcontinent Highway Coalition, I–69 Project
Brady, Hon. Kevin, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by O. Holcombe Crosswell, Chairman, Houston Metro Board, Houston Metro Project
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Campbell, Hon. Tom, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by L. Patricia Figueroa, Member, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Board, and Dan Richard, Director, Board of Directors, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, BART, Tasman Light Rail
Canady, Hon. Charles T., a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Ed Turanchik, Commissioner, Hillsborough County, Florida, David Clark, Commissioner, Pasco County, Florida, and Steve Seibert, Commissioner, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Regional Rail Project, Pinellas Mobility Initiative
Carson, Hon. Julia, a Representative in Congress from Indiana, Indianapolis Bus Replacement
Clement, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from Tennessee, H.R. 907
Davis, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Ed Turanchik, Commissioner, Hillsborough County, Florida, David Clark, Commissioner, Pasco County, Florida, and Steve Seibert, Commissioner, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Regional Rail Project, Pinellas Mobility Initiative
Deutsch, Hon. Peter, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Alexander Penalas, Mayor, Dade County, Florida, Miquel Diaz de la Portilla, Dade County Commissioner, Ed Colby, Executive Director, Terry McKinley, Chief, Special Projects, Metro-Dade Transit Authority, Gil Robert, Executive Director, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, William Lehman, Servando Parapar, Executive Director, Dade County Expressway Authority, Neisen Kasdin, City Commissioner, City Miami Beach, Jose Garcia-Pedrosa, City Manager, City of Miami Beach, Jule Littman, Councilman, City of North Miami Beach Bike Path Extension, and Ed Kennedy, Former Chair and Board Member Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
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Diaz-Balart, Hon. Lincoln, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Alexander Penalas, Mayor, Dade County, Florida, Miquel Diaz de la Portilla, Dade County Commissioner, Ed Colby, Executive Director, Terry McKinley, Chief, Special Projects, Metro-Dade Transit Authority, Gil Robert, Executive Director, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, William Lehman, Servando Parapar, Executive Director, Dade County Expressway Authority, Neisen Kasdin, City Commissioner, City of Miami Beach, Jose Garcia-Pedrosa, City Manager, City Miami Beach, Jule Littman, Councilman, City of North Miami Beach Bike Path Extension, and Ed Kennedy, Former Chair and Board Member Tri-County COmmuter Rail Authority
Dickey, Hon. Jay, a Representative in Congress from Arkansas, I–69, I–49
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Dooley, Hon. Calvin M., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Daniel Ronquiello, Councilman, Fresno, CA, Highway 180 West
Ehrlich, Hon. Robert L., Jr., a Representative in Congress from Maryland, accompanied by Pat Loftus, President, High Steel Structures
Emerson, Hon. Jo Ann, a Representative in Congress from Missouri, accompanied by Joe Mickes, Chief Engineer, Missouri Department Transportation, Darrell Gross, President, Gross & Associates, Hon. Bob Knight, Mayor, Waynesville, and Paul Brockman, Director, General Services, Missouri Botanical Gardens, Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and Bridge Discretionary Program, Fort Leonard Wood Intermodal Freight/Transit Center, North/South Corridor I–70 to Route 60, Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge and Bridge Discretionary Program, Fort Leonard Wood Intermodal Freight/Transit Center, North/South Corridor I–70 to Route 60, Botanical Gardens Intermodal Center
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Eshoo, Hon. Anna, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by L. Patricia Figueroa, Member, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Board, and Dan Richard, Director, Board of Directors, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, BART, Tasman Light Rail
Farr, Hon. Sam, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Mark Dorfman, Acting General Manager, Santa Cruz Metro Transit District, Linda Wilshusen, Executive Director, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Frank Lichtanski, General Manager, Monterey-Salinas Transit, John Fair, Director, Public Works, Salinas, CA, and Dick Nutter, County Agricultural Commissioner, Santa Cruz County Transit Projects, Monterey County Transit Projects
Foley, Hon. Mark, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Nancy Graham, Mayor, West Palm Beach, FL, Project Requests
Foley, Hon. Mark, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Alexander Penalas, Mayor, Dade County, Florida, Miquel Diaz de la Portilla, Dade County Commissioner, Ed Colby, Executive Director, Terry McKinley, Chief, Special Projects, Metro-Dade Transit Authority, Gil Robert, Executive Director, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, William Lehman, Servando Parapar, Executive Director, Dade County Expressway Authority, Neisen Kasdin, City Commissioner, City of Miami Beach, Jose Garcia-Pedrosa, City Manager, City of Miami Beach, Jule Littman, Councilman, City of North Miami Beach Bike Path Extension, and Ed Kennedy, Former Chair and Board Member Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, A–1–A Improvements, Intermodal Transportation Center, Jacksonville International Airport Access Road, Blount Island Access Road, Rail Loop and Intermodal Yard
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Fowler, Hon. Tillie K., a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. John Delaney, Mayor, Jacksonville, FL, Miles Francis, Executive Director, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, John Clarke, Vice President, Aviation, Jacksonville Port Authority, and Bruce Parker, Director Planning, Jacksonville Port Authority, Project Requests
Frost, Hon. Martin, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Billy J. Ratcliff, Chairman of the Board, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Extension, Manchester Airport Access Road, Conway By-Pass
Frost, Hon. Martin, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Hon. Neil McCaleb, Secretary, Department Transportation, Oklahoma, Jeff Moseley, Chairman, I–35 Coalition, and Mercurio Martinez, Vice-Chair, I–35 Coalition, I–35
Granger, Hon. Kay, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Hon. Neil McCaleb, Secretary, Department Transportation, Oklahoma, Jeff Moseley, Chairman, I–35 Coalition, and Mercurio Martinez, Vice-Chair, I–35 Coalition, I–35
Greenwood, Hon. James C., a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, accompanied by Hon. Robert M. Tomlinson, Senator, Pennsylvania General Assembly, SR–413 Widening, I–95 Link Project, Street Interchange, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
Hostettler, Hon. John N., a Representative in Congress from Indiana, accompanied by John Caruthers, Chairman, I–69/Midcontinent Highway Coalition, I–69 Project
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Hulshof, Hon. Kenny C., a Representative in Congress from Missouri, accompanied by Carolyn Winkler, Randolph County, Missouri, Chrissy Winkler, Randolph County, Missouri, and Ron Kitchens, Director, Randolph County/Moberly Economic Development Corporation, Highway 63, Highway 36
John, Hon. Christopher, a Representative in Congress from Louisiana, accompanied by Vic LaFont, South Louisiana Economic Council for the North/South, Loulan Pitre, Jr., Highway One Coalition, and Hon. Willie Mount, Mayor, Lake Charles, LA, Louisiana Area Project Requests
Johnson, Hon. Eddie Bernice, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Hon. Neil McCaleb, Secretary, Department Transportation, Oklahoma, Jeff Moseley, Chairman, I–35 Coalition, and Mercurio Martinez, Vice-Chair, I–35 Coalition, I–35
Johnson, Hon. Eddie Bernice, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Billy J. Ratcliff, Chairman the Board, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Extension
Kim, Hon. Jay, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. Gary Ovitt, Councilman, Ontario, CA, Hon. Miguel Pulido, Mayor, Santa Ana, and Member, Orange County Transportation Authority, and Hon. Jim Lloyd, Former Member Congress, Ontario International Ground Access Program, Mountain Avenue/I–10 Interchange
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Lazio, Hon. Rick, a Representative in Congress from New York, accompanied by Clifford R. Bragdon, PH.D., Vice President for Advanced Technologies and Program Development, Dowling College's National Aviation and Transportation Center, Intermodal Transportation Center for Advanced Simulation and Technology
LoBiondo, Frank A., a Representative in Congress from New Jersey, accompanied by Dan Beyel, Freeholder, Cape May County, New Jersey, Dale Foster, County Engineer, and Steve O'Connor, Executive Director, Cape May County Bridge Commission, Project Requests
Lofgren, Hon. Zoe, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by L. Patricia Figueroa, Member, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Board, and Dan Richard, Director, Board of Directors, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, BART, Tasman Light Rail
McCollum, Hon. Bill, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by F. Lee Tillotson, Senior Director, Planning and Development, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, LYNX Project
McCrery, Hon. Jim, a Representative in Congress from Louisiana, accompanied by Arlene Acree, Chairman the Board, Shreveport Chamber Commerce, Wendell Collins, Chief Administrative Ficer, Shreveport, LA, and Kent Rogers, Executive Director, Northwest Louisiana Council Governments, Extension of I–49, Extension of LA–3132, I–69 Corridor
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McKinney, Hon. Cynthia A., a Representative in Congress from Georgia, accompanied by Jack Stephens, Executive Vice President, Marta, DeKalb County Transit Needs
Mascara, Hon. Frank, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, accompanied by John Durbin, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Policy Initiatives, Mon Fayette Expressway
Matsui, Hon. Robert T., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by David Cox, Supervisor, Sacramento County, California, and Hon. Joe Serna, Mayor, Sacramento, CA, South Sacramento Corridor Light Rail Project, Arden-Garden Connector, Sacramento Intermodal Center
Mica, Hon. John L., a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Pat Patterson, Commissioner, Volusia County, Florida, Wayne A. Rich, Chairman, Orlando/Orange County Expressway Authority, and Daryl McLain, Commissioner, Seminole County, Florida, St. John's River Bridge, LYNX, Innovative Financing
Myrick, Hon. Sue, a Representative in Congress from North Carolina, accompanied by Hon. Patrick McCrory, Mayor, Charlotte, NC, South Corridor Transitway Project
Neal, Hon. Richard E., a Representative in Congress from Massachusetts, Springfield Union Station Revitalization
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Pallone, Hon. Frank, Jr., a Representative in Congress from New Jersey, accompanied by Hon. John O'Leary, Mayor, South Amboy, NJ
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Pastor, Hon. Ed, a Representative in Congress from Arizona, accompanied by Valerie Manning, President, Phoenix Chamber Commerce, and Hon. Peggy Bilsten, Vice-Mayor, Phoenix, AZ, Fixed Guideway Proposal
Pease, Hon. Edward A., a Representative in Congress from Indiana, accompanied by Hon. Dave Heath, Mayor, Lafayette, IN, and Liz Solberg, Project Manager, Lafayette Railroad Relocation Project, Lafayette Railroad Relocation Project
Pickett, Hon. Owen B., a Representative in Congress from Virginia, accompanied by Greg Stillman, Chairman, Hampton Roads Chamber Commerce, L.A. ''Kim'' Kimball, Executive Director, Tidewater Regional Transit, Jayne B. Whitney, Program Manager, Tidewater Regional Transit, Louisa Strayhorn, Councilwoman, Virginia Beach, VA, and Hon. Jim Bilbray, Former Member, Norfolk-Virginia Beach Transportation Needs
Radanovich, Hon. George P., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Dr. J.D. Northway, President, CEO, Valley Children's Hospital, Fresno, CA, Highway 41 Extension
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Riley, Hon. Bob, a Representative in Congress from Alabama, accompanied by Rob Richardson, Director, Fort McClellan Redevelopment and Reuse Authority, Eastern Bypass
Ros-Lehtinen, Hon. Ileana, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Alexander Penalas, Mayor, Dade County, Florida, Miquel Diaz de la Portilla, Dade County Commissioner, Ed Colby, Executive Director, Terry McKinley, Chief, Special Projects, Metro-Dade Transit Authority, Gil Robert, Executive Director, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, William Lehman, Servando Parapar, Executive Director, Dade County Expressway Authority, Neisen Kasdin, City Commissioner, City of Miami Beach, Jose Garcia-Pedrosa, City Manager, City of Miami Beach, Jule Littman, Councilman, City of North Miami Beach Bike Path Extension, and Ed Kennedy, Former Chair and Board Member Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority
Sanchez, Hon. Loretta, a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Hon. Miguel Pulido, Mayor, Santa Ana, CA, and Hon. Tom Daly, Mayor, Anaheim, CA, Bristol Street Project, Interstate 5/Gene Autry Way Project
Sanford, Hon. Mark, a Representative in Congress from South Carolina, H.R. 907
Salmon, Hon. Matt, a Representative in Congress from Arizona, accompanied by Valerie Manning, President, Phoenix Chamber Commerce, and Hon. Peggy Bilsten, Vice-Mayor, Phoenix, AZ, Fixed Guideway Proposal
Scott, Hon. Robert C., a Representative in Congress from Virginia, accompanied by Greg Stillman, Chairman, Hampton Roads Chamber Commerce, L.A. ''Kim'' Kimball, Executive Director, Tidewater Regional Transit, Jayne B. Whitney, Program Manager, Tidewater Regional Transit, Louisa Strayhorn, Councilwoman, Virginia Beach, VA, and Hon. Jim Bilbray, Former Member, Norfolk-Virginia Beach Transportation Needs
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Shaw, Hon. Clay E., Jr., a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Alexander Penalas, Mayor, Dade County, Florida, Miquel Diaz de la Portilla, Dade County Commissioner, Ed Colby, Executive Director, Terry McKinley, Chief, Special Projects, Metro-Dade Transit Authority, Gil Robert, Executive Director, Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, William Lehman, Servando Parapar, Executive Director, Dade County Expressway Authority, Neisen Kasdin, City Commissioner, City of Miami Beach, Jose Garcia-Pedrosa, City Manager, City Miami Beach, Jule Littman, Councilman, City of North Miami Beach Bike Path Extension, and Ed Kennedy, Former Chair and Board Member Tri-County Comuter Rail Authority
Shaw, Hon. Clay F., Jr., a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Hon. Nancy Graham, Mayor, West Palm Beach, FL, Project Requests
Smith, Hon. Lamar, a Representative in Congress from Texas, accompanied by Hon. Neil McCaleb, Secretary, Department Transportation, Oklahoma, Jeff Moseley, Chairman, I–35 Coalition, and Mercurio Martinez, Vice-Chair, I–35 Coalition, I–35
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Sununu, Hon. John, a Representative in Congress from New Hampshire, accompanied by Hon. Ray Wieczorek, Mayor, Manchester, New Hampshire, and Hon. Bill Zeliff, Former Member Congress, Manchester Airport Access Road, Conway By-Pass
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Tauscher, Hon. Ellen O., a Representative in Congress from California, accompanied by Bob McCleary, Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Bill Gray, Vice President, Contra Costa Council, Hon. Cathie Brown, Mayor, Livermore, CA, and Thom Gamble, Senior Vice President, Shay Homes, Route 4, Route 84/I–580 Interchange
Tauzin, Hon. Billy, a Representative in Congress from Louisiana, accompanied by Vic LaFont, South Louisiana Economic Council for the North/South, Loulan Pitre, Jr., Highway One Coalition, and Hon. Willie Mount, Mayor, Lake Charles, LA, Louisiana Area Project Requests
Thompson, Hon. Bennie G., a Representative in Congress from Mississippi, accompanied by John Caruthers, Chairman, I–69/Midcontinent Highway Coalition, I–69 Project
Vento, Hon. Bruce F., a Representative in Congress from Minnesota, accompanied by Craig Johnson, Chairman, Phalen Corridor Initiative, and Allen Lovejoy, Planning & Economic Development Department, St. Paul, MN, Phalen Boulevard Project, Shepard Road Upper Intercepter Project
Watt, Hon. Melvin L., a Representative in Congress from North Carolina, accompanied by Hon. Patrick McCrory, Mayor, Charlotte, NC
Weldon, Hon. Dave, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Robert S. Lay, Jr., Operations Supervisor, Brevard County Emergency Management, Dr. Vincent Griffith, Melbourne, FL, and Stacey Griffith, Melbourne, FL, US–192
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Young, Hon. Bill, a Representative in Congress from Florida, accompanied by Ed Turanchik, Commissioner, Hillsborough County, Florida, David Clark, Commissioner, Pasco County, Florida, and Steve Seibert, Commissioner, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Regional Rail Project, Pinellas Mobility Initiative
PREPARED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WITNESSES
Acree, Arlena
Bachus, Hon. Spencer, of Alabama
Baker, Hon. Richard H., of Louisiana
Bilbray, Hon. Brian P., of California
Bilirakis, Hon. Mike, of Florida
Bilsten, Hon. Peggy
Bragdon, Clifford
Brockman, Paul
Brown, Hon. Catherine
Bryant, Hon. Ed, of Tennessee
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Campbell, Hon. Tom, of California
Canady, Hon. Charles T., of Florida
Carson, Hon. Julia, of Indiana
Caruthers, John D
Clark, David H
Clement, Hon. Bob, of Tennessee
Coleman, Hon. Norm (submitted by Allen Lovejoy)
Collins, Wendell F
Cox, David
Crosswell, O. Holcombe
Daly, Hon. Tom
Davis, Hon. Jim, of Florida
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DeLay, Hon. Tom, of Texas
Dickey, Hon. Jay, of Arkansas
Dooley, Hon. Calvin M., of California
Dorfman, Mark
Durbin, John T
Edwards, Hon. Chet, of Texas
Ehrlich, Hon. Robert L., Jr., of Maryland
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Eshoo, Hon. Anna, of California
Farr, Hon. Sam, of California
Figueroa, Patricia
Foley, Hon. Mark A., of Florida
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Fowler, Hon. Tillie K., of Florida
Frost, Hon. Martin, of Texas
Graham, Hon. Nancy
Granger, Hon. Kay, of Texas
Gray, Bill
Greenwood, Hon. James C., of Pennsylvania
Griffith, Stacey
Griffith, Dr. Vincent
Gross, Darrell
Harrison, Jimmy
Heath, Hon. Dave
Hostettler, Hon. John N., of Indiana
Hubbard, John (submitted by Kent Rogers)
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Hulshof, Hon. Kenny C., of Missouri
John, Hon. Christopher, of Louisiana
Johnson, Hon. Eddie Bernice, of Texas
Kasdin, Neisen
Kim, Hon. Jay, of California
Kitchens, Ron
LaFont, Vic
Largent, Hon. Steve, of Oklahoma
Lay, Robert S., Jr
Lazio, Hon. Rick, of New York
Littman, Jule
Lloyd, Jim
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Lofgren, Hon. Zoe, of California
Loftus, Pat
McCaleb, Neal
McCollum, Hon. Bill, of Florida
McCleary, Bob
McCrory, Hon. Patrick L
McHugh, Tom Ed
McKinney, Hon. Cynthia A., of Georgia
McLain, Daryl G
Manning, Valerie
Martinez, Mercurio
Mascara, Hon. Frank, of Pennsylvania
Matsui, Hon. Robert T., of California
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Mathis, Hon. Harry
Mickes, Joe
Moseley, Jeff
Mount, Hon. Willie
Myrick, Hon. Sue, of North Carolina
Neal, Hon. Richard E., of Massachusetts
Nutter, Dick
Ortiz, Hon. Solomon P., of Texas
Parapar, Servando M
Patterson, Pat
Pease, Hon. Edward A., of Indiana
Penalas, Hon. Alexander
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Pickett, Hon. Owen
Pitre, Loulan, Jr
Pulido, Hon. Miguel
Radanovich, Hon. George P., of California
Ratcliff, Billy J
Rich, A. Wayne
Richard, Dean
Richardson, Robert H
Riley, Hon. Bob, of Alabama
Robert, Gilbert M
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Rogers, Kent
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Ronquillo, Daniel
Sanchez, Hon. Loretta, of California
Sanford, Hon. Mark, of South Carolina
Seibert, Steve
Serna, Hon. Joe
Shaw, Hon. Clay E., Jr., of Florida
Smith, Hon. Lamar, of Texas
Stephens, Jack
Stillman, Greg
Strayhorn, Louisa
Sununu, Hon. John, of New Hampshire
Tauzin, Hon. Billy, of Louisiana
Thompson, Hon. Bennie G., of Mississippi
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Tomlinson, Tommy
Turanchik, Ed
Vento, Hon. Bruce F., of Minnesota
Watt, Hon. Melvin L., of North Carolina
Weldon, Hon. Dave, of Florida
White, Gary
Wieczorek, Hon. Ray
Winkler, Carolyn
Winkler, Chrissy
ADDITIONS TO THE RECORD
Bear Creek Township and Resort Township, letters and comments
Becerra, Hon. Zavier, a Representative in Congress from California, statement
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Bentsen, Hon. Kenneth E., Jr., a Representative in Congress from Texas, statement
Brownlee, Michael B., statement of Fraydun Manocherian, on behalf of the Manocherian Foundation
Chavez, Hon. Martin, Mayor, City of Albuquerque, NM and Tom Rutherford, Chairman of Commission Board of Bernalillo County, statement
Clayton, Hon. Eva M., a Representative in Congress from North Carolina, statement
Coats, David E., Executive Director, Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, letter, March 26, 1997
Combest, Hon. Larry, a Representative in Congress from Texas, statement
DeVierno, John A., Counsel to Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, report, ''Basic Principles and Preliminary Concepts for Reauthorizing Federal-aid Surface Transportation Programs''
Doyle, Hon. Mike, a Representative in Congress from Pennsylvania, statement
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Ehrhardt, Paul, Chairman of the Board, Greater Hartford Transit District, statement and attachments
Fahey, Hon. Barbara, Mayor, City of Edmonds, WA, statement
Garland, W.S. (Bill), President, Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) , statement
Giuliano, Hon. Neil, City of Tempe, AZ, statement
Gordon, Hon. Bart, a Representative in Congress from Tennessee, statement
Graham, Hon. Lindsey, a Representative in Congress from South Carolina, statement
Gutierrez, Hon. Luis V., a Representative in Congress from Illinois, statement
Havern, Robert A., III, Senate Chairman, and Joseph C. Sullivan, House Chairman, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, letter, February 28, 1997
Huerta, Michael P., Associate Deputy Secretary of Transportation Director, Office of Intermodalism, U.S. Department of Transportation, statement
Jones, Sam, President/CEO, Indianapolis Urban League, Indianapolis, IN, letter, March 11, 1997
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Knott, Andrew J., Air and Energy Policy Director, Hoosier Environmental Council Action Fund, statement
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Lantos, Hon. Tom, a Representative in Congress from California, statement
Martec Recycling Corporation, article for Better Road's Magazine, March 10, 1997 and attachments
Myrland, John, President, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, statement
Oppel, Edward R., Executive Director, Port of Palm Beach, Rivera Beach, FL, statement
Pombo, Hon. Richard W., a Representative in Congress from California, statement
Pomeroy, Hon. Earl, a Representative in Congress from North Carolina, statement
Roberts, Carol, Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida, statement
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Sherman, Hon. Brad, a Representative in Congress from California, statement
Sitton, Hon. Windy, Mayor, City of Lubbock, Texas, statement
Smith, Hon. Ron, Mayor, City of Bellevue, WA, statement
Snowbarger, Hon. Vince, a Representative in Congress from Kansas, letters
Souder, Hon. Mark E., a Representative in Congress from Indiana, statement
Strickland, Hon. Ted, a Representative in Congress from Ohio, statement
Stupak, Hon. Bart, a Representative in Congress from Michigan, statement
Tokarski, Sandra W., Citizens for Appropriate Rural Roads, (C.A.R.R.), statement
Torres, Hon. Esteban E., a Representative in Congress from California, statement of Michael Mendez, Chairman, Board of Directors, Interstate 5 Consortium Cities Joint Powers Authority, and Council Member, City of Norwalk, California, statement
Wierstg, Douglas, Executive Director, Houston Transtar, and Chair, Urban Consortium Transportation Task Force, statement and booklet, ''Traveling with Success: How Local Governments Use Intelligent Transportation Systems''
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