Title
Federal Transportation Bill Reauthorization (B)
Explanation
The House-passed legislation, TEA-LU contains the following projects for the Gainesville region:
$4 million Gainesville RTS Facility
$4 million Gainesville Bus Acquisition
$6 million Depot Ave/Downtown Revitalization Initiative, related roadway improvements
$500,000 Gainesville RTS Bus Rapid Transit Study
$2 million Gainesville Regional Airport
$2 million Reconstruction University Ave-to-NE 8th Ave
$1 million Reconstruction NE 3rd Ave-to NE 8th Ave
$5 million North-South Corridor between Archer Road and Newberry Road to provide Congestion relief to
the I-75 Corridor
The U.S. Senate is currently considering similar legislation, SAFETEA. The Senate will be compiling their list of projects in upcoming meetings, so it is important that the City provide letters of support for these projects to Senator Nelson and the other members of Congress and thank them for their continued efforts on the City's behalf. A letter has been drafted for the City Commission's consideration by the City's federal lobbyist.
Fiscal Note
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize the Mayor to sign letters of support and thanks to the U.S. Delegates for the projects currently identified in the House-passed transportation reauthorization bill.