[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Republican standards on 
disclosure for Member project requests, I am submitting the following 
information regarding projects I support for inclusion in H.R. 3288, 
the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act of 2010.
  Congressman Peter J. Roskam: H.R. 3288, Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, Economic Development Initiative account for the 
Revitalization of the South Villa Corridor in Villa Park, Illinois. The 
entity to receive the $250,000 in funding for this project is the 
Village of Villa Park, 20 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181. It 
is my understanding that the funding would be used to provide aesthetic 
enhancements and redevelopment opportunities to promote and attract 
increased economic development activity. This funding will help the 
village move toward economic growth and recovery even in this climate, 
fulfilling a great need for the village and the region.
  Congressman Peter J. Roskam: H.R. 3288, Department of Transportation, 
Federal Transit Administration, Alternatives Analysis Program account 
for the Pace J-Route Bus Rapid Transit Project. The entity to receive 
funding for this project is Pace Suburban Bus, 550 W. Algonquin Road, 
Arlington Heights, IL 60005. It is my understanding that the funding 
would be used to complete the federally-required alternatives analysis 
for the Bus Rapid Transit project. The alternatives analysis study will 
determine the preferred mode (bus/rail), specific alignment, design and 
capital and operating costs. Once constructed, this project will create 
a high-speed transit option for commuters between Schaumburg, O'Hare 
Airport, Oakbrook and Naperville. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), if selected 
as the preferred mode, is based on signal priority for buses at traffic 
signals along arterial routes, roadway improvements like exclusive bus 
lanes and ``queue jump'' lanes, real-time travel information signs at 
significant stops along the route using the Intelligent Bus System 
already installed on all Pace buses, and dissemination of real-time 
travel information to passengers, dispatchers, planners, and customer 
relations staff using a variety of electronic media. The project will 
provide a much-needed new transit option for residents, commuters and 
workers in DuPage and northern Cook Counties. The service would allow 
faster, more reliable service on congested suburban streets.

                          ____________________