Transit agencies, Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Transit Administration are implementing long-term plans for passenger rail expansion and improvement, secure in the knowledge that funding is there for five years.
Larsen notes that agencies are confident in funding for future rail improvements.
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This event was terrifying to all those on board, but thanks to the calm and professional action of Alaska's flight crew, everyone returned to the ground safely.
Everyone is for roadway safety--I don't question that at all--but it does seem you are making somewhat of a case, if we just leave it to formula grants only, there is no guarantee investment will be made in roadway safety as opposed to if we had the competitive grants for roadway safety, we could better encourage the national policy in investment and infrastructure that actually takes into account safety.
I also want to commend you, Chairman Nehls, on setting a date for a rail safety hearing.
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