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In reply to the discussion: Christie Crime Digest-Vol. I [View all]Laxman
(2,419 posts)270. In Another Classic Example...
of his policy and fiscal failure, the good governor has not only placed the entire NYC region at risk by failing to upgrade infrastructure, but has also cost taxpayers billions with his bungling! Nice job Chris-tell us again how cancelling the ARC project was to save us money!
Analysis: New Jersey Facing Hefty Price Tag For New Rail Tunnels
With the two century-old tunnels that carry Amtrak and NJ Transit trains into New York City badly damaged by superstorm Sandy and facing eventual year-long shutdowns for needed repair, Amtrak officials are reshaping their $13.5 billion Gateway tunnel project into a rescue operation that would focus on building the new rail tunnels first and worry about expanding Penn Station later.
How much New Jersey would have to kick in for the new tunnels is yet to be determined, but it is likely to cost more than the Access to the Regions Core (ARC) rail tunnel that Gov. Chris Christie cancelled four years ago.
Congress is certainly expecting New Jersey to pay more: The Amtrak reauthorization law passed three years ago directed the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NEC) to develop a new cost allocation formula that would ensure that there is no cross-subsidization of commuter, intercity, and freight rail service. The purpose is to make sure that NJ Transit and the seven other state commuter rail systems from Massachusetts to Maryland pay their fair share of both operating and capital costs with no hidden subsidy from Amtrak, whose federal subsidy is constantly under attack in the GOP-controlled House.
While the commission has already missed last Thursdays statutory deadline for implementation of the new cost-sharing formula, NJ Transit Executive Director Veronique Hakim, who represents New Jersey on the commission, acknowledged at a recent Alliance for Action forum that NJ Transit would undoubtedly end up paying more for its use of the Northeast Corridor to run commuter trains between New York and Philadelphia.
With the two century-old tunnels that carry Amtrak and NJ Transit trains into New York City badly damaged by superstorm Sandy and facing eventual year-long shutdowns for needed repair, Amtrak officials are reshaping their $13.5 billion Gateway tunnel project into a rescue operation that would focus on building the new rail tunnels first and worry about expanding Penn Station later.
How much New Jersey would have to kick in for the new tunnels is yet to be determined, but it is likely to cost more than the Access to the Regions Core (ARC) rail tunnel that Gov. Chris Christie cancelled four years ago.
Congress is certainly expecting New Jersey to pay more: The Amtrak reauthorization law passed three years ago directed the Northeast Corridor Infrastructure and Operations Advisory Commission (NEC) to develop a new cost allocation formula that would ensure that there is no cross-subsidization of commuter, intercity, and freight rail service. The purpose is to make sure that NJ Transit and the seven other state commuter rail systems from Massachusetts to Maryland pay their fair share of both operating and capital costs with no hidden subsidy from Amtrak, whose federal subsidy is constantly under attack in the GOP-controlled House.
While the commission has already missed last Thursdays statutory deadline for implementation of the new cost-sharing formula, NJ Transit Executive Director Veronique Hakim, who represents New Jersey on the commission, acknowledged at a recent Alliance for Action forum that NJ Transit would undoubtedly end up paying more for its use of the Northeast Corridor to run commuter trains between New York and Philadelphia.
Read the rest here: http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/14/10/22/analysis-new-jersey-facing-hefty-price-tag-for-new-rail-tunnels/
Imagine the damage he could cause as President! Maybe we can arrange to make him the leader of a country we don't like and he could bring them to physical and financial ruin in no time. He does have the leadership style of Saddam Hussein!
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Let us not forget the DMV in Elizabeth. I'm still "sauced" over that one..LOL...n/t
monmouth3
Jan 2014
#7
Is it your prediction that Christie will be charged with a crime or crimes?
Exciting Trip
Jan 2014
#48
Since I believe that it's DOING something criminal that makes you a criminal
rocktivity
Jan 2014
#50
For the record, I think he should be charged and am cautiously optimistic that he will be
rocktivity
Jan 2014
#54
The New Brunswick apartment tower that got $4.8 million in Sandy relief funds
LiberalEsto
Jan 2014
#65
Next time you write a post like this, put it in its own OP, please , so more people can see it.
pnwmom
Feb 2014
#89
Christie begins an "internal investigation" though he's his own prime suspect
rocktivity
Feb 2014
#94
Christie's problem being, of course, is that Samson reports to him directly
rocktivity
Mar 2014
#130
Christie administration broke law in ignoring greenhouse gas rules, court says
rocktivity
Mar 2014
#162
New York Prosecutors Open Another Front of Scrutiny for Port Authority!
yortsed snacilbuper
Apr 2014
#203
"kicked $10,000 of it right back to the Republican Governor's Association?"
yortsed snacilbuper
Apr 2014
#213
GWB inquiry expands scope, subpoenas files from Christie political strategist!
yortsed snacilbuper
May 2014
#223
Christie and Wrestler "The Rock" Star in Online Pension Reform Video (For Seven Hours)
rocktivity
Jul 2014
#235
U.S. Attorney Fishman: Reports about Bridgegate investigation 'Almost entirely incorrect'
rocktivity
Jul 2014
#238
Gov. Christie Shifted Pension Cash to Wall Street, Costing New Jersey Taxpayers $3.8 Billion
rocktivity
Aug 2014
#241
...After Illinois declared the first privately run U.S. state lottery a failure
rocktivity
Dec 2014
#298