[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1924-E1925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information 
regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, 
Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 
for FY 2010:
  I originally requested $2 million in this legislation for the 
Improvements to State Route 52 East/West project through the Federal 
Highway Administration's Transportation & Community & System 
Preservation account. It is my understanding that $400,000 was 
ultimately appropriated for this project by the Subcommittee and the 
entity to receive funding for this project is the San Diego Association 
of Governments (SANDAG), located at 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, 
California 92101.
  This project seeks to add Managed Lanes and extends the freeway to 
greatly improve traffic flow in East San Diego County on SR52 from 1-
15, east to SR67, including a freeway exchange at SR52 and SR67, 
allowing for traffic flow to be reversed during peak periods. This 
project has been identified as ``high-priority'' by local and state 
transportation agencies as it will provide residents living in East 
County better access to employment in the western part of the region 
while also relieving congestion on existing freeways and local 
arterials. For example, the completed project is expected to reduce 
traffic on Interstate 8 by as much as 20%.
  I also originally requested $2 million in this legislation for the 
Bradley Ave/State Route (SR)-67 Interchange project through the Federal 
Highway Administration's Transportation & Community & System 
Preservation account. It is my understanding that $400,000 was 
ultimately appropriated for this project by the Subcommittee and the 
entity to receive funding for this project is the County of San Diego, 
located at 5555 Overland Avenue, San Diego, California 92123.
  The Bradley Ave/SR-67 Interchange experiences heavy congestion during 
the morning and afternoon commute and currently operates at a failing 
level of service during peak traffic hours. This project will provide 
congestion relief for the residential neighborhoods east of SR-67, the 
businesses west of SR-67 and regional commuters by widening 0.75 miles 
of Bradley Avenue from two lanes to four, add lanes to the SR-67 on-
ramps and off-ramps and replace the narrow existing 2-lane Bradley 
Avenue bridge over SR-67 with a 6-lane bridge. New bike lanes and 
sidewalks will also be incorporated into this project on Bradley 
Avenue.
  Bradley Avenue is a key part of San Diego's Regional Arterial System 
and is classified as a Major Road. Improvements to this interchange 
will address local accessibility and regional mobility, all joint goals 
of County of San Diego, Caltrans, SANDAG, City of El Cajon and City of 
Santee, substantially alleviating congestion and improving traffic flow 
through the area. This is particularly necessary during commuter hours, 
but essential during disasters and evacuations which have occurred 
twice in the past five years.
  Finally, I requested, and the Subcommittee appropriated, $250,000 in 
this legislation for the East County Boys & Girls Club Teen Center 
project through the Housing and Urban Development's Economic 
Development Initiatives account. The entity to receive funding for this 
project is the Boys & Girls Club of East County Foundation, Inc., 
located at 8820 Tamberly Way, Santee, California 92071.
  The East County Boys & Girls Club Teen Center project focuses on the 
rehabilitation of the 48-year-old Boys & Girls Club building and 
conversion of the Wells Park Fieldhouse into a facility that can 
service young adults. With the rehabilitation of both facilities, the 
number of El Cajon youth that can be served will increase from 230 to 
400 per day. The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County have provided a 
number of recreational, cultural and leadership programs that promote 
good behavior, active lifestyles and a positive alternative to the 
streets. By converting the existing Clubhouse to a center for 6-10 year 
olds, and relocating the 11-18 year old population to the new Teen 
Center, the Boys & Girls Club will enhance learning environments for 
both populations resulting in improved academic achievement, 
citizenship, decreasing police contact and vastly improving health 
through childhood obesity and athletic programs.

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