Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding the Bush Administration's blueprint for the reauthorization of federal surface transportation program, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003 (SAFETEA). The Administration proposal was defended by Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Com... Read more »
Congressman pleased with continuing improvements to the "Spaghetti Bowl" U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th) announced today that New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will make improvements to the US Route 46, NJ Route 23, and Interstate 80 interchange with a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program. The ... Read more »
New Jersey to receive increased funding for Transit and Highways US Representatives Bob Menendez (NJ-13) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-8), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I), today voted in Committee on the a six-year, $275 billion Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA LU) to replace the expiring Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, known a... Read more »
Federally-funded program created by Congressman Pascrell will take residents to and from train station, ease commute MONTCLAIR - Standing at the first stop on the route of Montclair's new Community Shuttle service, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th), Mayor Bob Russo, and local officials formally announced and outlined the Township's new Jitney bus service that will take residents to and f... Read more »
Pascrell Requested Appropriations for West Broadway Bridge; Interchange Improvements at I-80/Route 20 U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th) announced that the House Appropriations Committee yesterday approved funding he requested for two transportation projects in the City of Paterson. The Committee approved $350,000 for improvements to the West Broadway Bridge and an additional $200,000 for... Read more »
Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8), a member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, issued the following statement at today's aviation security hearing regarding possible delays in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ability to implement a complete explosive screening program at commercial airports by year end: "It is no secret that there have been serious problems at the Transportat... Read more »
Federally-funded program created by Congressman Pacrellwill take residents to and from train station, ease commute CLIFTON - Standing in front of Clifton's new Jitney Community Shuttle Bus at City Hall, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th) and Mayor James Anzaldi, joined by a representative from New Jersey Transit, announced today that the Borough will soon begin providing shuttle bus servi... Read more »
Federall-funded program created by Congressman will take residents to and from train station, ease commute GLEN RIDGE - Standing in front of Glen Ridge's new Jitney Community Shuttle Bus at historic Ridgewood Avenue Station, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J., 8th) and Mayor Steve Plate, joined by a representative from New Jersey Transit, announced today that the Borough will soon begin providi... Read more »
Progress Following House Hearing Today Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding today's House Aviation Subcommittee hearing reviewing how well the Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the nation's airlines and airports, have met the 60-day deadline for screening checked baggage. Pascrell is a member of the Aviation Subcommittee. "Today's hearing all... Read more »
Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) issued the following statement regarding passage today of the Fiscal Year 2002 Transportation Appropriations Bill: "This transportation spending bill is a critical part of our nation's rebuilding and response effort in the wake of September 11th. It will strengthen our economy, greatly improve our homeland defense, and enhance the quality of life in our cities and... Read more »
