New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Thomas J. Madison Jr. today announced $76.4 million in a new aviation improvement funding program that will help New York's small airports make infrastructure and aviation security improvements that will secure and modernize the State's public-use general aviation airports. Made available through the $2.9 billion Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Act, the funding will provide approximately $30 million for improvements in the first two-year round of funding through 2008. The remaining $46.4 million in funding will be made available from 2008 through 2010.
"Thanks to the support of Governor Pataki and public support for the $2.9 billion Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Act, we have the resources necessary to ensure that our airports remain secure and competitive," Commissioner Madison said. "We encourage all eligible airports to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their facilities and help their communities and customers in the process."
The $76.4 million in Bond funds includes $30 million to improve aviation security, and will support improvements that include the installation of fencing, barriers, and lighting, and the construction of police substations for airports servicing aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds.
Through New York's Air '99 program, $20.4 million will be provided for general capital improvements, including the purchase and installation of equipment, navigational aids, and promotional initiatives. The program provides funding of up to $300,000 per project, and requires a minimum local match of 10 percent to qualify.
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"Thanks to the support of Governor Pataki and public support for the $2.9 billion Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation Bond Act, we have the resources necessary to ensure that our airports remain secure and competitive," Commissioner Madison said. "We encourage all eligible airports to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their facilities and help their communities and customers in the process."
The $76.4 million in Bond funds includes $30 million to improve aviation security, and will support improvements that include the installation of fencing, barriers, and lighting, and the construction of police substations for airports servicing aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds.
Through New York's Air '99 program, $20.4 million will be provided for general capital improvements, including the purchase and installation of equipment, navigational aids, and promotional initiatives. The program provides funding of up to $300,000 per project, and requires a minimum local match of 10 percent to qualify.
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