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Pennsylvania Identifies Potential High-Speed Rail Projects for $8 Billion in Recovery Funding
Governor Rendell Lauds Rail Focus on State, National Levels
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government a list of projects to be considered as candidates for portions of the $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act high-speed rail funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
"Investments in high-speed rail help to meet rising consumer demand for expanded transportation options while easing stresses on our highway and bridge infrastructure," Governor Rendell said. "The candidate rail projects we're outlining would not only jump-start local economies, but also will help spur our progress toward a more efficient transportation system."
The initial project list was developed based on the projects' alignment with federal guidance, provided through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which required that projects' feasibility be supported by rigorous financial and environmental planning. The initiative is part of President Obama's proposal to invest in efficient, high-speed passenger rail in addressing the nation's transportation challenges.
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Governor Rendell Lauds Rail Focus on State, National Levels
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania has submitted to the federal government a list of projects to be considered as candidates for portions of the $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act high-speed rail funding, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
"Investments in high-speed rail help to meet rising consumer demand for expanded transportation options while easing stresses on our highway and bridge infrastructure," Governor Rendell said. "The candidate rail projects we're outlining would not only jump-start local economies, but also will help spur our progress toward a more efficient transportation system."
The initial project list was developed based on the projects' alignment with federal guidance, provided through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which required that projects' feasibility be supported by rigorous financial and environmental planning. The initiative is part of President Obama's proposal to invest in efficient, high-speed passenger rail in addressing the nation's transportation challenges.
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