[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1773]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 15, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information regarding earmarks I received as part of the FY 2010 
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Federal Highway Administration--Surface Transportation 
Priorities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Austin
  Address of Requesting Entity: 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 for the City of 
Austin to deploy their Intelligent Transportation System. It is my 
understanding that the City of Austin has developed an intelligent 
transportation systems (ITS) deployment plan as part of its efforts to 
improve mobility information for residents, reduce congestion, improve 
mobility and improve air quality. Specific components of the system 
include: a traffic and transportation website with live streaming 
capabilities; variable message boards that inform drivers of traffic 
congestion, accidents, and other emergencies ahead, and alert drivers 
to alternate available routes; surveillance and detection cameras to 
monitor live roadway conditions, provide public access to special event 
and road closure information, detect traffic incidents quickly, and 
manage traffic control signalization remotely. The City of Austin will 
match any federal funds that the delegation secures for this project. I 
certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith
  Bill Number: FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, 
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
  Account: Federal Transit Administration--Buses and Bus Facilities
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit
  Address of Requesting Entity: 800 W. Myrtle San Antonio, TX 78212
  Description of Request: I have secured $750,000 for the San Antonio 
VIA Metropolitan Transit to build and design a Park & Ride Facility in 
the area of US 281 and North Loop 1604. The rapid and continuing growth 
in this sector of the city has outpaced the capacity of existing 
transit facilities in the area. In the last few years, VIA has 
introduced an express route, providing a direct transit connection 
between the US 281/Loop 1604 area and the downtown central business 
district. The proposed facility will sit on seven (7) acres and include 
572 parking spaces, with approximately 4 bus routes operating through 
the facility. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.

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