Members Designated Project funding request submitted to the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks has submitted funding requests for Member Designated Projects to the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects s/he has requested.

Project Name: Van Wyck Expressway Access Improvement to JFK Airport

Amount of Request: $17 million

Recipient: New York State Department of Transportation

Explanation of Project: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars and is anticipated to improve a major thoroughfare that is essential to commerce, transportation, and economic development in my district. Completion of this project will be a key component to an equitable recovery in my district given how much this thoroughfare drives the local economy.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

Project Name: Southeast Queens Flooding Relief

Amount of Request: $3.86 million

Recipient: New York City Department of Transportation

Explanation of Project: This project is part of a comprehensive Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) initiated program to improve drainage conditions in Southeast Queens and address a history of stormwater management challenges. The 14 streets in this project were identified as high frequency complaint areas and each location will be addressed with a menu of cost-effective strategies. Proposed work varies from resurfacing with minor grade adjustments, sidewalk and curbs installation, roadway reconstruction, and full street reconstruction.

I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.