Political Quotes

“People in suburban communities benefit from convenient, reliable public transportation to urban areas. It allows them to move to more affordable neighborhoods while maintaining access to the economic opportunities in the city. This is evident in part of my district, where a one-seat ride on the east side of the Hudson River in New York makes it easy to get off the roads and commute by train between Westchester County and New York City. Unfortunately, Rockland County, on the west side of the Hudson, lacks direct rail service to the city, making the commute deeply inconvenient and the area a more challenging place to live. My amendment would commission a study on the economic benefits of one-seat ride commuter rail service between urban and suburban communities. This study would help Federal, State, and local governments plan for expansion of direct rail service to communities like Rockland County and identify areas where improvements are not only feasible but necessary. I urge support for my amendment because communities like Rockland deserve convenient, reliable public transportation to urban areas like New York City.”