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OREGON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
TO RECEIVE FEDERAL FUNDING
Wyden, Smith appropriations to support communities throughout the state;
Federal funding bill next will move to the White House for signature into law

November 18, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) today announced that a number of transportation and community development projects throughout Oregon will soon receive Federal funding. More than $53 million in funds were included as part of the FY 2006 Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary, and Housing and Urban Development (TTJHUD) conference report, which will be signed into law soon.

“Oregon families and businesses alike throughout the entire state will benefit from the improvement projects funded in this bill,” said Wyden. “Making investments today in our transportation infrastructure, our communities and in education programs helps puts Oregon on a road toward economic vitality for years to come.”

“Economic development is a constant process and it is vital to the well-being of Oregonians,” Smith said. “While private initiative will always be its most important component, public funds can fuel projects that improve the business climate, bolster community initiatives, and improve our standard of living.”

Oregon projects included in the final TTJHUD funding legislation are as follows:

• $18.11 million for the North Corridor Interstate Max light rail;

• $15 million for the Washington County Commuter rail;

• $2 million for terminal improvements at the Rogue Valley airport;

• $2 million for the Barnhardt Road extension in Umatilla County;

• $2 million for ramp and street capacity improvements for the Interstate 5 Highway/Highway 43 interchange;

• $1.6 million for site preparation and equipment procurement for the Central Oregon/Redmond airport;

• $1 million for improvements to Interstate Highway 205;

• $1 million for the Going Street over-crossing project;

• $1 million for the Wickiup Junction Grand Separation in Deschutes County;

• $850,000 for the Portland and Western Rail Bridge replacement project in Albany;

• $800,000 for the Interstate Highway 5 Trade Corridor;

• $500,000 for the SMART multi-modal transit center and bus maintenance facility in Wilsonville;

• $500,000 for Northeastern Oregon Collaborative University Center in Hermiston for the construction of an education building;

• $500,000 for the Newburg-Dundee Transportation Improvement project;

• $500,000 for HCRH Improvement at Cascade Locks;

• $500,000 for the Sumpter Valley Railroad Restoration in Baker County;

• $500,000 for construction and maintenance of passing lanes on U.S. Highway 26 in Wasco County;

• $500,000 for improvements to the Interstate Highway 205/Highway 213 interchange;

• $500,000 for the Ninth Street Arterial connector in Prineville;

• $500,000 for the Port of Siuslaw for infrastructure improvements;

• $375,000 for the Transit Bus Facility in Sandy;

• $350,000 for improvements to the South Medford Interchange;

• $300,000 for the construction of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater in Springfield;

• $250,000 for the downtown riverfront access improvement project in The Dalles;

• $250,000 for the Park and Ride facility in Ashland;

• $200,000 for the Salem Urban Renewal Agency for rehabilitation of downtown Salem;

• $200,000 for the development of geothermal resources for the City of Lakeview;

• $200,000 for Santo Community Center’s Teen Activity Center in Medford;

• $200,000 for Umatilla County to support economic development and infrastructure improvements associated with the Oregon Collaborative University Center in Hermiston;

• $200,000 for Marion-Polk Food Share in Salem to improve and renovate an emergency food distribution center;

• $200,000 for the City of Pendleton to improve and renovate Round-Up facilities;

• $200,000 for Union County to support economic development and tourism activities for the Wallowa Union Railroad;

• $150,000 for renovations and facility upgrades at the Portland Center Stage Armory theater;

• $150,000 for the Portland Development Commission for revitalization of the South Waterfront District.

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