[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H59]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SECOND AVENUE SUBWAY OPENING

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, residents in New 
York City had a special reason to celebrate as this new year began. The 
very first new subway in over 60 years and the largest subway in the 
country opened its doors and carried passengers at 12 noon on New 
Year's Day. This new line is expected to carry over 200,000 travelers a 
day, reducing commute time, reducing costs, operating with efficiency, 
and boosting small businesses.
  It is a project that has been on the books for over a century and one 
that I fought for every single day that I have been in Congress. It is 
the gift that keeps on giving. It has already generated over 16,000 new 
jobs. It has spurred over $840 million in good wages. The regional plan 
says that it is responsible for over $2.5 billion in new economic 
activity. They just opened their doors.
  Let's work together and support other good, important infrastructure 
projects in our country. It is good for Americans; it is good for 
America.

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