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Released: 7/24/2009
Extensive Regional Support for Southern New Jersey Transit Plan
There is tremendous regional support for the implementation of a strong vision of transit investment for South Jersey. This vision includes a new light rail line from Camden to Glassboro along the existing Conrail Right of Way that will connect to Philadelphia and communities along the way that grew up along that rail route at a time when railroads formed the transportation backbone of our state. Along with expanded light rail, the plan also calls for bus rapid transit along Routes 42 and 55 and an improved rail connection to Atlantic City and its International Airport along the existing line that originates at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
This plan will conform to New Jersey’s Smart Growth goals, protect the environment, create thousands of jobs, reduce traffic congestion, revitalize our communities and provide much needed increased mass transit options in out area. We are grateful for the support of the municipalities, county governing bodies and regional organizations that have provided the attached resolutions and letters in favor of the light rail expansion into South Jersey. This three-pronged multimodal plan was developed after extensive public outreach, technical analysis and agency coordination and has the support and $500M in funding from the State of New Jersey. Its expeditious implementation will enable us to keep the region moving ahead to bring the residents of South Jersey the expanded transportation options they need and deserve.
John J. Matheussen, CEO, DRPA and President of PATCO
Here are copies of the resolutions and letters of support that we have received to date. Please take a look.
Underwood Memorial Hospital
TPDesign Inc.
The Pennjerdel Council
Cross County Connection
US Senators Menendez & Lautenberg
Cooper Health System
City of Woodbury
Township of West Deptford
Borough of Westville
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Lackawanna Coalition
Borough of Pitman
Camden County Board of Freeholders
Borough of Glassboro
New Jersey State Planing Commission
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey
Southern NJ Development Council
Gloucester County Board of Freeholders
Township of Woolrich Resolution
New Jersey Future
Camden County Workforce Investment Board
Aerotek Environmental &Engineering
Stanker & Galetto
South Jersey Healthcare
Pennoni Associates Inc.
Anchor Point Architecture Inc.
O'Donnell & Nacaarato
IP System 3
South Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Rowan University
Select Greater Philadelphia
CEO Council For Growth
Coriell Institute
Johnson & Towers
Trans Systems
Land Dimensions
Kernan Consulting Engineers
South Jersey Technology Park
Township of Mantua
Hill Wallack
Borough of Avalon
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Camden County Improvement Authority
City of Millville
Ocean County Planning Board
NJ Transit
Railroad Construction Company
Taylor Wiseman & Taylor
Triad Associates
Plan Smart NJ
Parsons Brickerhoff
Robins' Nest Inc.
Township of Voorhees
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