Transportation
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Congresswoman Pelosi takes part in the construction kickoff for the second phase of the Presidio Parkway, an innovative public-private partnership that will finish replacing the aging Doyle Drive with a safer roadway for the 120,000 daily trips over the bridge. |
When crafting our transportation options, we must work to reduce the focus on driving and increase our options for bus and rail transit, walking, biking, and transit-oriented development while creating vibrant livable communities.
Recognizing these needs, Congress included $17.7 billion for transit and rail in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009. These Recovery Act funds have provided significant local investments in the Bay Area, including almost $100 million each for Muni and BART, along with $400 million for the Transbay Transit Center.
I have long worked to obtain federal assistance for transportation needs in San Francisco, including for the Third Street Light Rail – Central Subway, Transbay Transit Center, Doyle Drive renovation / Presidio Parkway, seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge and SFO.
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Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi wrote to Speaker Boehner today urging him to provide fair committee ratios in the 114th Congress.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the prospect of a strike on the Long Island Rail Road during contract negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and railway unions:
“Avoiding a strike on the Long Island Rail Road should be a priority for all levels of government. It is my hope that all parties involved will be able reach a fair resolution, and that we can avoid the disruption of a strike that would have a negative impact on commuters.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced he will nominate ProAmerica Bank CEO Maria Contreras-Sweet to join his cabinet as the head of the Small Business Administration:
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Washington, D. C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the announcement of an agreement to end the strike by transit workers employed by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system:
“Both sides should be congratulated for going back to the table and finding an agreement that preserves worker safety, provides a fair raise, and allows BART to invest in the future.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the initiation of a strike by transit workers employed by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system:
“Hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents rely on BART each and every day – for work, school and personal transportation. An operating BART system is essential to our regional economy.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to commend President Obama for nominating Anthony Foxx, Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, to be the next Secretary of Transportation:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call on House Republicans to appoint budget conferees so an agreement can be reached on the budget that responds to the needs of the American people, including addressing the sequester in a comprehensive way. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call upon House Republicans to reject the Ryan-Republican budget and instead support the House Democratic substitute bill that protects the priorities of America’s middle class families and seniors. Below are the Leader’s remarks: