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Transit funding flop
Last Updated: August 08, 2007 15:13
Group slams Patrick, who says Green Line extension may be delayed
BOSTON. A top environmental group criticized the Patrick administration yesterday for only committing $25.4 million to mass transit projects this year, saying the paltry sum makes it impossible for the state to progress on key projects such as the Green Line extension to Medford.
“We are disturbed that this continues the legacy of chronic underfunding for public transit projects,” said Philip Warburg, president of the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF).
On Monday, Gov. Deval Patrick announced a $12 billion, five-year capital investment plan that includes $1.12 billion in transportation funding in fiscal year 2008. Of that funding, $613 million is earmarked for roads and bridges — but only $25.4 million is committed to public transit projects.
About $20 million is earmarked for the outstanding transit projects agreed upon by the state, under court order, to mitigate the environmental impacts of the Big Dig. Those projects include the Green Line extension to Medford, a study of a Red-Blue Line connector and 1,000 new parking spaces at commuter stations.
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“With $25 million spread across multiple projects, we’re not likely to see a major advance made in any of the projects,” Warburg said.
The Green Line extension is supposed to be built by 2014 under a legal settlement inked in November between the state and the CLF. The Red-Blue Line study is supposed to be completed by 2011. The connector study alone is expected to cost $30 million.
The governor’s office yesterday acknowledged the Green Line extension may be delayed due to funding, but said the other deadlines likely will be met.
Officials are seeking federal funds to cover half of the $600 million project, according to Patrick spokeswoman Becky Deusser.
“The administration is taking the necessary steps to fulfill the [Big Dig] commitments that were made in the closing days of the prior administration. We believe we will be able to fulfill those commitments within the established deadlines,” Deusser said in a statement.
BOSTON. A top environmental group criticized the Patrick administration yesterday for only committing $25.4 million to mass transit projects this year, saying the paltry sum makes it impossible for the state to progress on key projects such as the Green Line extension to Medford.
“We are disturbed that this continues the legacy of chronic underfunding for public transit projects,” said Philip Warburg, president of the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF).
On Monday, Gov. Deval Patrick announced a $12 billion, five-year capital investment plan that includes $1.12 billion in transportation funding in fiscal year 2008. Of that funding, $613 million is earmarked for roads and bridges — but only $25.4 million is committed to public transit projects.
About $20 million is earmarked for the outstanding transit projects agreed upon by the state, under court order, to mitigate the environmental impacts of the Big Dig. Those projects include the Green Line extension to Medford, a study of a Red-Blue Line connector and 1,000 new parking spaces at commuter stations.
2007-08-08
“With $25 million spread across multiple projects, we’re not likely to see a major advance made in any of the projects,” Warburg said.
The Green Line extension is supposed to be built by 2014 under a legal settlement inked in November between the state and the CLF. The Red-Blue Line study is supposed to be completed by 2011. The connector study alone is expected to cost $30 million.
The governor’s office yesterday acknowledged the Green Line extension may be delayed due to funding, but said the other deadlines likely will be met.
Officials are seeking federal funds to cover half of the $600 million project, according to Patrick spokeswoman Becky Deusser.
“The administration is taking the necessary steps to fulfill the [Big Dig] commitments that were made in the closing days of the prior administration. We believe we will be able to fulfill those commitments within the established deadlines,” Deusser said in a statement.
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