At Bus Station, Gottheimer Announces “Plan to Cut Our Commutes and Expand Our Economy”

Demands Changes in Formula — More Dollars Back to N.J. for Roads, Rails, Bridges, Tunnels

Outlines Priorities in Upcoming Infrastructure Bill

RIDGEWOOD, NJ  –  Today, ahead of the President’s planned infrastructure announcement, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his “Five Point Plan to Cut Our Commutes and Expand Our Economy.”

From the Ridgewood Park-and-Ride, Gottheimer announced that his plan would modernize the formulas for federal funding for infrastructure projects, so Moocher States stop robbing our tax dollars for the critical projects we have in New Jersey. States like New Jersey that pay more in federal tax dollars deserve and should expect to get more back in investment. The plan would also boost New Jersey’s return on investment via grant programs, get the Gateway Tunnel back on track, support the bipartisan infrastructure report put forth by the Problem Solvers Caucus, and provide job-creating investments to fix New Jersey’s crumbling roads, bridges, and rails and spur economic growth.

“Today, I’m proud to stand with Coach USA to announce my Five-Point Plan to Cut Our Commutes and Expand Our Economy. We need to modernize the formulas for federal funding for infrastructure projects, so Moocher States don’t rob our resources for the critical projects we have in New Jersey. Infrastructure investment is one of the greatest economic multipliers there is. We know that for every dollar we invest in infrastructure, we generate three dollars in output gains,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “ If we make these necessary improvements in New Jersey to our roads, bridges, and tunnels, and cut our taxes and unnecessary regulations, we will have the competitive advantage and entice more jobs and businesses to come, not just to our country, but to our state and do business with us.”

Sean Hughes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Coach USA North America, said, “Investing into infrastructure is critical for the safety of our passengers, teammates and fellow motorists. By investing into infrastructure, our trips will be safer; the drive will be smoother on the roads for both our drivers and passengers. This investment will help all transportation companies run more efficiently both financially and in a timely manner.”

Pedro Mercado, President of the Transport Workers Union of America Local 225, said, “I would like to thank Congressman Gottheimer for his leadership in making infrastructure investment in bridges, tunnels, and roads a priority. The safety of our union members, all of our passengers, and everyone that travels the roads on a daily basis is vital for our region.”

Video of the event can be found HERE.