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New York, New Jersey 10-year transport plan could include rail tunnel
Source: Reuters
U.S. | Thu Dec 8, 2016 | 6:41pm EST
New York, New Jersey 10-year transport plan could include rail tunnel
By Hilary Russ | JERSEY CITY, N.J.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said for the first time on Thursday its next 10-year capital plan may include $2.7 billion for Amtrak's Gateway rail tunnel project underneath the Hudson River.
But commissioners of the bi-state transportation agency postponed a vote on whether to release their draft $29.1 billion plan for public scrutiny. Some said they either disagreed with the current proposals or they needed more time to study the "overwhelming" amount of information.
Included in the plan is a controversial $3.5 billion for a new bus terminal.
Commissioner Kenneth Lipper said $3.2 billion of rail projects involving the city of Newark and LaGuardia Airport would be an "absolute waste of public funds," though others disagreed.
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New York, New Jersey 10-year transport plan could include rail tunnel
By Hilary Russ | JERSEY CITY, N.J.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said for the first time on Thursday its next 10-year capital plan may include $2.7 billion for Amtrak's Gateway rail tunnel project underneath the Hudson River.
But commissioners of the bi-state transportation agency postponed a vote on whether to release their draft $29.1 billion plan for public scrutiny. Some said they either disagreed with the current proposals or they needed more time to study the "overwhelming" amount of information.
Included in the plan is a controversial $3.5 billion for a new bus terminal.
Commissioner Kenneth Lipper said $3.2 billion of rail projects involving the city of Newark and LaGuardia Airport would be an "absolute waste of public funds," though others disagreed.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-new-york-new-jersey-transportation-idUSKBN13X2RA