Post by nickv on Nov 29, 2007 18:25:03 GMT -8
Statement by Metro CEO Roger Snoble Regarding California Transportation Commission’s Allocation of Goods Movement Funds Derived from Proposition 1B
November 28, 2007
Contact
Rick Jager/Marc Littman
Metro Media Relations
213.922.2707/213.922.2700
metro.net/press/pressroom
mediarelations@metro.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
It is unfortunate, that in approving the Trade Corridor Improvement Fund (TCIF) program today, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) continues to demonstrate that it does not completely understand or appreciate the full magnitude of the goods movement problems in our region. Today’s decision to share goods movement dollars “evenly” across the state aimed to satisfy everyone, but in the end will shortchange the region that, by any objective measure, deserves these funds.
I make no apologies for fighting for goods movement dollars that should rightfully be spent in our region. The fact is, according to the California Air Resources Board, over 1,200 residents from our region die prematurely every year due to the effects of air pollution related to the goods movement industry.
Today’s CTC action is further proof that Los Angeles County must look to its own resources if we are going to comprehensively address the needs of our region.
I would like to express my gratitude to Speaker Fabian Nunez, Assembly Budget Subcommittee Chair Mike Feuer, Assembly Member Bob Huff, Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Pedro Nava and the members of the Southern California legislative delegation for fighting so hard for our fair share of funding. I would also like to thank CTC Commissioner Larry Zarian, Los Angeles County's only Commissioner, for supporting the region.
It is unfortunate that the State does not fully recognize the magnitude of the goods movement problem in our region.
Metro-205
www.metro.net/news_info/press/metro_205.htm
November 28, 2007
Contact
Rick Jager/Marc Littman
Metro Media Relations
213.922.2707/213.922.2700
metro.net/press/pressroom
mediarelations@metro.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
It is unfortunate, that in approving the Trade Corridor Improvement Fund (TCIF) program today, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) continues to demonstrate that it does not completely understand or appreciate the full magnitude of the goods movement problems in our region. Today’s decision to share goods movement dollars “evenly” across the state aimed to satisfy everyone, but in the end will shortchange the region that, by any objective measure, deserves these funds.
I make no apologies for fighting for goods movement dollars that should rightfully be spent in our region. The fact is, according to the California Air Resources Board, over 1,200 residents from our region die prematurely every year due to the effects of air pollution related to the goods movement industry.
Today’s CTC action is further proof that Los Angeles County must look to its own resources if we are going to comprehensively address the needs of our region.
I would like to express my gratitude to Speaker Fabian Nunez, Assembly Budget Subcommittee Chair Mike Feuer, Assembly Member Bob Huff, Assembly Transportation Committee Chair Pedro Nava and the members of the Southern California legislative delegation for fighting so hard for our fair share of funding. I would also like to thank CTC Commissioner Larry Zarian, Los Angeles County's only Commissioner, for supporting the region.
It is unfortunate that the State does not fully recognize the magnitude of the goods movement problem in our region.
Metro-205
www.metro.net/news_info/press/metro_205.htm