Transportation

We cannot build a 21st century economy without investing in research, innovation, education and infrastructure. Smart investments will increase our competitiveness in a global economy and help create jobs both now and in the future. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am in a unique position to support local infrastructure projects in New York that will create jobs, grow our economy, and benefit Hudson Valley small businesses.

For more information concerning my work and views on transportation issues, please contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

More on Transportation

Maloney’s Dam Safety Act Becomes Law

Jun 10, 2014 Press Release

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18)’s Dam Safety Act was signed into law today as part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The Dam Safety Act, which is Maloney’s third bill to be signed into law, provides communities with the support they need to ensure dams have the highest safety standards. WRRDA passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 412-4 on Tuesday, May 20 and the Senate passed the bill on Thursday, May 22.

Maloney, Cuomo and Local Officials Announce Hudson Valley Safety Projects

Jun 10, 2014 Press Release

Newburgh, NY – Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Governor Andrew Cuomo and local officials announced $6 million in federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding for three major Hudson Valley projects including $2 million for Route 302 in Crawford.

Maloney and Local Officials Announce $1 Million Investment in Dutchess County Airport

Jun 6, 2014 Press Release

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.- Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, State Senator Terry Gipson, and Town of Wappinger Supervisor Barbara Gutzler announced a $1 million FAA investment at Dutchess County Airport in the Town of Wappinger. This federal investment will allow Dutchess County to rehabilitate runways and help install a new airfield lighting system

Maloney’s Dam Safety Act Heads to President’s Desk to Become Law

May 22, 2014 Press Release

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) applauded the Senate passage of the bi-partisan Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which passed by a vote of 91-7. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) includes Rep. Maloney’s bill, the Dam Safety Act, which provides communities with the support they need to ensure dams have the highest safety standards. This bill passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 412-4 on May 20 and now awaits the President’s signature to become law.

House Committee Passes Portion of Rail Safety Enforcement Act

May 21, 2014 Press Release

A portion of the Rail Safety Enforcement Act was included in the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development funding bill that passed the House Appropriations Committee today. The legislation was introduced earlier this month by Connecticut Representatives Rosa DeLauro, who serves on the Committee, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty, and New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney.

House Passes Maloney’s Dam Safety Act as Part of Major Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement

May 20, 2014 Press Release

Washington, DC - One year after Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) initially introduced the Dam Safety Act, the House of Representatives passed these critical dam safety provisions as part of the final Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) by a vote of 412-4.

With New Emergency Order from DOT , Maloney Continues to Urge Approval of New Crude by Rail Rules

May 8, 2014 Press Release

Following the Department of Transportation’s Emergency Order and Safety Advisory issued today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) continued to call for the Office of Management and Budget to expedite the extensive rules on crude by rail. Today, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration issued a Safety Advisory urging railroads to use the most protective type of rail tank cars to ship the oil and to avoid, when possible, using older model DOT-111 tanker cars. In addition, The Department of Transportation’s Emergency Order will require railroads to immediately notify State Emergency Response Commissions about the operation of trains carrying Bakken crude oil through states like New York. Earlier this week, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) sent a letter to President Obama and Office of Management and Budget Director Sylvia Burwell requesting the immediate release of comprehensive rules for crude oil transport safety, recommended last week by the Department of Transportation.

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, LOWEY & MALONEY ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO ELEVATE FLOOD-PRONE ROADS IN ORANGE AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES

May 6, 2014 Press Release

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representatives Nita Lowey and Sean Patrick Maloney today announced nearly $3.8 million in federal funds to elevate four locations along interstate 87 in the towns of Tuxedo and Ramapo in Orange and Rockland Counties to minimize the risk of future flooding. Project sites are between mile posts 39.77 and 39.53, between mile posts 37.92 and 37.76, between mile posts 32.2 and 32.1, and between mile posts 30.68 and 31.1. This grant, which is being awarded as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) will offset 75% of the total project costs. Severe and persistent rainfall last year led to severe flooding of the Ramapo River, which led to the underwater submersion of portions of Interstate 87 in Tuxedo and Ramapo for several days. The $3,765,503.00 grant will allow construction to start on the much needed infrastructure project in Orange and Rockland Counties.

Maloney Urges President Obama to Expedite New Rules on Crude By Rail

May 5, 2014 Press Release

After a freight train transporting crude oil derailed in Lynchburg, VA, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) sent a letter to President Obama and Office of Management and Budget Director Sylvia Burwell requesting the immediate release of comprehensive rules for crude oil transport safety, recommended last week by the Department of Transportation. Additionally, Rep. Maloney urged that the process of removing or replacing inadequate rail tank cars, or DOT-111 cars, be expedited to prevent tragic train derailments.

Maloney: MTA Decision to Accelerate Installation of Positive Train Control an Important Step Forward

Apr 29, 2014 Press Release

RESULTS FOR THE HUDSON VALLEY