WPCNR'S ADAM IN ALBANY. By Assemblyman Adam T. Bradley. November 21, 2005: On Election Day, voters in Westchester County overwhelmingly supported the Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Act. This proposition provided citizens the opportunity to directly determine how their tax dollars are spent. In voting “yes”, we’ve now enabled New York to take an important step towards upgrading our state’s public transportation, bridges and roads.
Annually, our state and local highways handle over 100 billion vehicle miles. However, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, over a third of all major roads in the state are in poor or mediocre condition. The transportation bond will allow for upgrades to the infrastructure upon which so much of our economy relies.
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Westchester highways and roads alone will see $93 million in improvements. Within the 89th Assembly District, this includes:
· $30.3 million for the I-287 (Cross Westchester Expressway) Exit 8F interchange at the intersection of Westchester Ave and White Plains Ave;
· $11 million for the reconstruction of I-287 (CWE) from State Route 120 to I-95, town of Harrison;
· $12.1 million to equip the Saw Mill Parkway (north of I-287) with transportation management and information systems;
· $1 million for reconstruction of the intersection of State Route 120 at State Route 133 to a “T” configuration, town of New Castle
The transportation bond also authorizes more than $1.45 billion for MTA expansion projects and infrastructure improvements, many of which will directly improve the daily commute for thousands of Westchester County residents. These include:
· $41 million to support the fleet needs of the Metro-North Railroad, including the purchase of new rail cars to replace less reliable cars that are at the end of their useful life, ensuring that the MTA can maintain and improve service reliability
· $10 million for increased parking at Metro-North stations
I’m confident the voter’s endorsement of this proposition will have a long-lasting impact on the infrastructure of the state of New York and the quality of life for the people of Westchester County.
