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August 2010  -  Volume 3, Number 8  -  New York Edition  -  www.dbegoodfaith.com

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NYS submits application for federal  high-speed rail dollars
New York and 25 other states seek a total of $8.5 billion from the federal government for passenger rail projects.

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NYS submits application for federal  high-speed rail dollars

Earlier this month, New York State submitted ten applications for $138.1 million from the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program (HSIPR). The applications are for competitive funding that will be awarded out of a purse of $245 million for high-speed rail improvements controlled by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

"We need this investment for New York's economic future," said Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand. "Bringing high speed rail to our state will connect more commuters and businesses, create jobs immediately, and help rebuild our economy for the long term, all while reducing pollution. We've worked hard for a long time to bring high speed rail to New York, and I will keep fighting to secure as much federal funding as possible."

If awarded, the money requires 20% non-federal funding matching.

The projects range from preliminary environmental engineering studies on possible rail facilities near Niagara Falls, to full construction of a new intermodal passenger rail station in Schenectady.

For the current round of HSIPR grant awards, the FRA received 77 applications - totaling more than $8.5 billion - from 25 states. Recipients of the funding will be announced in Fall 2010.

Last year's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $8 billion for high-speed rail construction around the nation, of which New York received $151 million. As of the beginning of August, the U.S. Department of Transportation has delivered only $1.7 million of the award to New York.

To read the Governor's Office press release on the high-rail funding, visit:
https://www.nysdot.gov/news/press-releases/2010/2010-08-132


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Since its start in 2005, DBE GoodFaith Inc. has become a leader in disadvantaged business outreach, having helped over 1,110 firms meet contracts' outreach  requirements on more than 6,000 contract bids.

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  • Place DBE & M/WBE outreach ads online;

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  • Complete initial phone call solicitations with the help of DBE GoodFaith's call center; and

  • Automatically document all outreach performed.

For more information on how DBE GoodFaith can help your business, contact a representative at (877) 802-3394 or visit www.dbegoodfaith.com.

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