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Smith Welcomes Governor's Commitment
on Trenton Train Station Reconstruction |
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“In 2000, I secured the initial $5 million to launch this project and I have been working hard ever since adding federal dollars to the kitty so that the state would one day be ready to initiate the renovation of the
“I’m pleased this day is now here and I am confident that this federal-state partnership will result in a state-of-the-art facility that will meet the increasing commuting and safety needs of residents from
It was Smith who nearly four years ago worked to secure the initial $5 million in federal funding for the project. Smith personally invited his colleague, Congressman Frank Wolf of
Locally, Smith worked closely with Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer and then-Mercer County Executive Robert D. Prunetti to assemble a strong and committed group of local officials supportive of the plan.
“It took a lot of work to get the federal funds needed to get this project off the ground, but in the end my colleagues in Congress realized how important a renovated Trenton Train Station is not only for local commuters, but for the regional rail system and economy,” Smith said.
Plans for the renovation include reconstructing the existing building and adding a second floor mezzanine level to double the size to about 40,000 square feet. This additional space will provide more room for ticketing services, retail space, and passenger waiting room. The project will also upgrade the station’s electrical and heating/air conditioning systems, elevators and escalators, parking areas and traffic patterns, and landscape to ultimately make the station more rider-friendly and efficient. | ||
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For Immediate Release: May 11, 2004 Contact: Nick Manetto (202) 225-3765 |
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