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Transportation

Information regarding my stance on Transportation issues.

September 22, 2009
“This is great news for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Memphis International Airport is crucial to keeping people and commerce flowing throughout our nation. These federal funds will make sure that the Airport can continue its important role for many years to come,” Congressman Cohen said. “Investing in these kinds of improvements will better enable us to attract tourists and business opportunities, and help create much-needed jobs in our community.”
September 4, 2009

Recovery Act funds have been used to repair roads and bridges, invest in public transportation, undertake harbor maintenance, and improve passenger facilities at Memphis International Airport.

July 23, 2009
The Cohen measure was included as part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2010 that passed the House early this evening.

“For our region, high speed rail will improve access between the largest cities in Tennessee and Arkansas. Investing in high-speed rail will further reduce our dependence on foreign oil, lower gas costs as well as congestion and accidents on our already overcrowded streets,” Congressman Cohen said.
July 17, 2009
“Maintaining the navigation channel to Memphis Harbor is absolutely vital to the flow of commerce and promoting economic development. That’s why I fought hard to make sure that Army Corps of Engineers has the funding it needs to get this important job done,” Congressman Cohen said. “This bill will also help the University of Memphis to move forward with its plans to promote sustainable energy on the campus. Finally, I also want to commend President Obama for including $100,000 in federal funding to begin the process of a Storm Water Management Study for Memphis.”
June 10, 2009

“Each day the Memphis Area Transit Authority transports tens of thousands of people around the city and Shelby County safely and efficiently. These funds will allow the Authority to purchase 35 state-of-the-art busses and technology to improve rider safety and the efficiency of the system,” Congressman Cohen said. “Access to affordable and reliable transportation is crucial to promoting economic development. I was proud to support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and am grateful that these funds are moving quickly to our district.”

May 29, 2009
The funds will be used to construct a new taxiway, improve the terminal building, install airfield guidance signs and perimeter fencing, and make runway improvements.
January 26, 2009


The grant provides funding for phase one reconstruction of Runway 9/27, the oldest runway at Memphis International. The asphalt runway has undergone numerous surface repairs and this project will totally reconstruct the runway with concrete. Additionally, this grant provides for partial reimbursement for costs associated with the construction of Taxiway V.

January 15, 2009


I am very pleased with my subcommittee appointments on the Transportation Committee. We will play a vital role in shaping the upcoming American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that President-elect Obama is supporting. We will work hard with the new administration to reach the goal of creating and saving between 3 and 4 million jobs in the next two years by, among other things, repairing the country’s crumbling infrastructure.

October 20, 2008


The legislation authorizes $13.06 billion over five years for passenger rail – more than $2.6 billion annually for Amtrak, intercity passenger rail, and high speed rail programs, which is almost double what the U.S. is currently spending.