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October 12, 2008
NYSDOT Announces $20.4 Million For Airport Infrastructure
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn has announced approval for more than $20.4 million in grants for aviation capital projects across New York State. This funding, primarily from the Renew and Rebuild New York Transportation Bond Act of 2005, will support infrastructure, security, and economic-development projects at 48 public-use airports in the state.
Administered by NYSDOT, the grants will be distributed in three categories:
- to support improvements at airports serving business aviation and cargo transportation,
- to finance general infrastructure and safety improvements, such as the addition of navigational aids and the reconstruction of taxiways, and
- to boost security at non-commercial airports through the installation and upgrading of fencing, barriers and lighting and construction of police substations.
When combined with other matching funds, the total investment in these projects is approximately $22 million.
The $2.9-billion Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Act is part of NYSDOT’s overall five-year, $17.9-billion capital program that will fund improvements to New York’s multi-modal transportation system through 2010. Bond Act funding is still available for state fiscal year 2009-2010.
A complete list of aviation improvement funding awards is available here.
Move On Over Law Amended – DelDOT Responders Included
Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Carolann Wicks was recently joined by Senator Margaret Rose Henry and DelDOT employees as she announced the inclusion of DelDOT responders to those covered by the Move On Over law.
Senator Henry, primary sponsor of Senate Bill 274, was on hand to convey her concern about the risks emergency responders face daily on Delaware’s roadways. SB 274 was signed by Governor Ruth Ann Minner on July 16, 2008, and amends the previous Move On Over law that applied to police, fire, and other emergency vehicle operators. The bill extends the Move On Over law to DelDOT vehicle operators.
Senator Henry stated, “Frequently, DelDOT personnel are requested to provide support to fire and police officials at an incident scene. The Move On Over law is helping to reduce the risk of serious injuries and death to all public servants who are working in harm’s way.”
Secretary Wicks explained, “It is incumbent upon drivers to use caution when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle, which now includes DelDOT personnel. Drivers are to yield the right-of-way by making a lane change, if safe to do so. If it is not safe to change lanes, drivers are to reduce the speed of their vehicle to a safe speed while passing emergency vehicles at the incident scene.”
Attendees listened as DelDOT employees recalled stories of the near misses they’ve experienced when at an incident scene. “We are glad that they are here today to share their stories with us,” said Secretary Wicks.
New signage will be installed on roadways entering the state to inform motorists of the law.
Posted by Christina Fisher on October 12, 2008 | Comments (0)