Joe Crowley: “I rise today in firm support of the transportation appropriations bill for fiscal year 2002. I would like to commend…”

“I rise today in firm support of the transportation appropriations bill for fiscal year 2002. I would like to commend Chairman Rogers and Mr. Sabo for crafting a bill that addresses the unique transportation needs in this country. Though this bill takes into account the demands and constraints of the current transportation network throughout the country, I would like to make special mention of certain aspects of this bill that have a tremendous impact on my constituents in the 7th Congressional district of New York. I want to thank Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Hinchey, and Mr. Sweeney for their assistance in securing the inclusion of $250,000 for the Long Island City Links Project. The LIC Links research funded in this bill will lead to a comprehensive network of pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections between Long Island City residential and business areas and new parks, retail stores, and cultural institutions. These innovative improvements will help reduce automobile traffic and improve our neighborhood air quality. Furthermore, this project will improve the overall social and economic conditions in Queens County.”