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Highgrowth scenario being achieved. That said even the baseline scenario requires huge financial commitments. I just want to raise one other issue that potentially further complicates that. If the region is going to be making such huge financial commitments, its also important that all of the relevant local governments make the appropriate commitments about land uses, close to the caltrain stations. And that will necessarily mean that in many cases the density of Development Close to these caltrain stations. They need to be substantially increased, parking requirements will have to be reduced....

So, we want to at least build the foundation for something that can be ongoing. Oewd believes they can manage that and implement it. I think in hearing from the board of supervisors and briefing them and speaking with them, the businesses are feeling the pain so they want to see the money get out as quickly as possible. So i think we increase the proportion that will go directly to grants in response to that concern. Any other questions before i open it up to the public for Public Comment . Chair, i guess im just having a hard time drawing a bead on this. Who would want a loan if they can get ...

Were working on is the track brakes. And as soon as i fish, ramona is going to come up here, because shes the expert in that field. Shes the one thats been driving them for quite some time. Another issue that were also trying to address is the mirrors. The lack thereof in terms of having them replaced. The track brakes, in terms of upgrading them and having them installed is not just a shortterm solution, but a longterm solution by saving money in terms of keeping all of these vehicles from breaking down through the flat wheels. Thats, indeed, good news. Id like to break up ramona to give a li...

Construction sites clean. That was the biggest, biggest concern, and so we made sure in our Construction Contracts that there is a specific condition that they do that, and that inspectors and resident engineers regularly check and make sure there is compliance, ambassadors will inform project managers or resident engineers if we are not complying. We have hired a fulltime person who will manage the program in the m. T. A. Daytoday, working specifically with project managers on developing specific plans prior to construction, so we are ready to go on day one as soon as construction starts. And...

Washington, d. C. A couple weeks ago to testify before the house highways and transit subcommittee on the topic of pricing strategies. Americas roads. This is the first hearing that the Committee Held to talk about the way to pay for infrastructure. Not only did they discuss the gas tax, the traditional source, which is a declining source, but also explored permile tees, tolling and congestion pricing. So my testimony certainly emphasized the need for more longterm federal funding, in particularly raising the gas tax. But also to be exploring other innovative, diverse sources of revenue as wel...