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FOXX VOTES TO PASS TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT

Washington, DC, March 11, 2005
Congresswoman secures $9 million for transportation infrastructure projects for Forsyth County United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) has announced that she has secured $9 million in the House version of a highway funding bill for trans

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WASHINGTON – United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) has announced that she has secured $9 million in the House version of a highway funding bill for transportation projects in Forsyth County. Local leaders have identified these projects as a key economic development priority for the area.

“Transportation and infrastructure are key components of my economic development efforts for Forsyth County,” said Rep. Foxx. “That is why I worked so hard with local officials and Congressional leaders to secure these funds.”

The $9 million was included in H.R. 3, the Transportation Equity Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday. The bill now awaits approval from the U.S. Senate. The projects that Foxx was able to include in the bill are:

$1 million for the 1-40/Union Cross Road Interchange. This project will reduce traffic congestion leading into the Dell computer plant which is expected to open in the summer of 2005.

$5 million to improve the eastern section from U.S. Highway 52 to Business 40, and the Eastern Extension from Business 40 to U.S. Highway 311. These roadways will become part of the new I-74 high priority corridor.

$3 million for transportation improvements at Piedmont Triad Research Park. This project will fund a new road network with interstate connections, pedestrian trails, bridges and rail relocation. The PTRP will be the nation’s largest urban research park and will bring thousands of jobs to Forsyth County.

Foxx held a listening tour with community leaders in January to discuss funding priorities. She also worked closely with Chairman Don Young of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to ensure the local funds were included in H.R. 3.

“I am pleased this bill has passed the House because it will encourage economic development, reduce traffic congestion and increase driver safety,” said Rep. Foxx. “This is a great first step and I strongly encourage my colleagues in the U.S. Senate to pass this important legislation.”

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