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Governor Spitzer Announces Grants from Bond Act |
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Recently, Governor Eliot Spitzer announced approval for more
than $16.6 million in funding for 42 airports across New York State. This
funding from the Renew and Rebuild New York Transportation Bond Act of 2005
supports infrastructure, security, and economic development projects. The state
will also leverage $3.5 million in additional funding.
Improvements will
be made to 58 aviation facilities. This funding will bolster security at New
York's airports with fencing, barriers lighting, and construction of police
substations; support improvements at airports serving business aviation and
cargo transportation; and finance general infrastructure and safety
improvements, such as navigational aids and the reconstruction of taxiways.
"Moving people and goods faster and cheaper is critical to future
economic growth," said Governor Spitzer. "These investments in our critical
infrastructure will help build the foundation for future and sustained job
creation."
The $2.9 billion Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation
Bond Act is part of the Department of Transportation's overall five-year, $17.9
billion capital program that will fund improvements to New York's multi-modal
transportation system through 2010. Bond Act funding is still available for
State Fiscal Years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
The New York Aviation
Management Association (NYAMA) played a key role in allocating $76.4 million to
New York airports. NYAMA labors to assure that aviation is supported by state
efforts as part of a comprehensive transportation plan and continues to seek new
opportunities to strengthen the aviation industry across the state.
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complete list of aviation, port, and rail improvement funding awards is
available at http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/bond_act_grants.pdf.
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