Costa Calls On Governor To Support High Speed Rail Funding
FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be leading a press conference on Monday, June 4st, calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's budget. As the final weeks of debate between the Legislature and the Governor for the state budget near, there is a need to fund this critical project to continue the momentum and progress recently achieved.
"It's clear that the California congressional delegation is highly supportive of seeing high speed rail funded in next year's state budget," said Costa. "High speed rail is a critical need for our state, and especially for our Valley. Governor Schwarzenegger needs to be able to provide transportation alternatives for the state, and the time is now for him to take a stand."
A bi-partisan letter will be delivered by Costa that he co-signed with other members of the California congressional delegation to the governor following the press conference. The letter will urge the governor to support an adequate level of funding for the California High Speed Rail Authority for the coming year.
WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno
WHAT: High Speed Rail Event
WHEN: Monday, June 4th at 10:00am
WHERE: Santa Fe Depot
2650 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721