[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 86 (Thursday, June 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        HOUSE MEMBERS COMMENDED

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                          HON. ERIC FINGERHUT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 1994

  Mr. FINGERHUT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to commend members of the House 
Appropriations Subcommittee on transportation for their excellent work 
in passing the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies 
appropriations bill of 1995.
  I especially wish to thank Chairman Carr for the inclusion of $1 
million for the Tower City Intermodal Hub Study. The proposed 
intermodal hub would integrate Cleveland's existing bus, rapid transit, 
and inter-city rail services, as well as future commuter rail and high-
speed rail services. Significant opportunities for transit linkages 
within the Cleveland--Akron--Columbus--Cincinnati corridor as well as 
points west to Toledo--Detroit and east through my district to Buffalo 
would be created.
  This funding will provide the development of a preliminary 
engineering study of three potential sites to assist in the critical 
decision of site selection. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit 
Authority would be the recipient of the funding, and is presently 
committed to provide local matching funds.
  I would like to thank the committee once again for the attention they 
have given this important request.

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