Representative Grace F. Napolitano Representing the 38th District of California

For Immediate Release
March 10, 2005
     

Congresswoman Secures $16 Million for Transportation Projects in District

     
     

(Washington D.C.)- The House of Representatives included $16 million in federal funding for Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano’s district in House Resolution 3, the six-year transportation bill known as TEA-LU the chamber passed on Thursday.

            “I am grateful that we were able to get this funding, but much more is needed to truly help my district,” said Napolitano, D-Norwalk. “This money will minimally serve some crucial needs in my district and provide some jobs while improving public safety.”

            Napolitano was encouraged to see $3.7 million allotted to the a grade separation project in Pico Rivera near Passons and Slauson Boulevards, where a 14-year-old El Rancho High School student was struck and killed by a train earlier this year. The project is still in planning stages.

            “The money will begin to address some of the public safety measures, but it will likely be much longer until the dangers caused by train traffic are actually removed,” she said.

            The bill also includes $5.2 million for road expansion on Interstate 5, one of the most congested corridors in the state where traffic is stop-and-go for up to 12 hours each day. Since fiscal year 2000, Napolitano has secured $7.4 million for planning and design on the project.         

            In addition, the $4.2 million obtained for the interchange at Mission Boulevard and State Route 71 will be added to $1.25 million the congresswoman obtained for the city of Pomona during the current fiscal year. She hopes the money will begin to improve the quality of life in the area by reducing congestion, improving public safety and cleaning the air.

             The congresswoman said she will continue to ensure her district gets its fair share of transportation dollars in the final version of the bill. The Senate must still pass its version of the legislation.

            “We have some of the worst clogged roads in the country, including a virtual parking lot along 18 miles on Interstate 5,” she said. “We need our tax dollars spent to help provide faster delivery of goods, get people to work faster and ensure cities are protected from the health risks connected to congestion on the freeways.”

        To see a list of projects located within the 38th Congressional District, click here.
 

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