Washington, DC  -  Congressman Mike Rogers announced today the Montgomery Riverwalk project should receive an additional $3 million in the upcoming six-year transportation bill that passed the House today by a vote of 357-65. The funds accompany $1 million appropriated for the project last year.

“The Montgomery Riverwalk project is one of the most important economic development projects in the region,” Rogers said. “I appreciate the support of the House leadership, as well as Senators Shelby and Sessions, in securing these funds, and look forward to working with state officials to help move this project toward completion.”

H.R. 3550, the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), provides approximately $280 billion in funding for federal-aid highway, mass transit, safety, and research programs over the six year period of FY 2004 to FY 2009. Rogers noted the bill would help create thousands of jobs all across Alabama over the next several years.

“In particular, I would like to thank Speaker Hastert for his vital support for this project, and appreciate his willingness to accommodate this and other Third District transportation priorities.”

Rogers added he would continue to seek funds in 2004 for this and other Third District transportation priorities both in the transportation bill and through the appropriations process. The bill now moves to the Senate where a companion bill must be passed, followed by a conference report by both chambers before the money will be appropriated.