WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after joining Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) in introducing the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015, H.R. 1612:
For Immediate Release
Date: March 25, 2015
Contact: Steven D. Smith (Gosar)
Scott Knuteson (Hardy)
Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after joining Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) in introducing the Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015, H.R. 1612:
“With an additional 32 million people expected to be added to the population by 2030, the Intermountain region, which includes Arizona and Nevada, has established itself to be the fastest growing area in the entire country. In order for western states and communities to capitalize on this promising new growth, we must have timely and efficient infrastructure.
“Connecting American businesses and communities to a fully integrated international transportation system will create jobs and provide an economic boon to the West. Furthermore, the success of this powerful corridor will strengthen the invaluable relationship between Nevada and Arizona for many years to come.”
Congressman Cresent Hardy (NV-04) added, “An expansion of I-11 will serve as a strategic boost to our economy and Nevada’s long-term viability, enabling better collaboration with a more diverse array of trade partners.
“As a result of this bill, Nevada communities and businesses will reap the benefits of increased tourism, commerce and transportation made possible by better connectivity across the region. This effort is as important as anything to our economic stability and growth as a state.”
Congressman Hardy is the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and Congressman Gosar is the co-chair of the I-11 caucus.
Background:
The Intermountain West Corridor Development Act of 2015 extends the future Interstate 11 (I-11) beyond the Phoenix – Las Vegas region to connect the Mexico-US shipping ports in Southern Arizona through Northern Nevada to existing interstate networks that reach the Canadian border. The full text of the bill can be found HERE.
The MAP-21 Surface Transportation Authorization Act officially designated an Interstate route connecting Phoenix and Las Vegas – the largest metropolitan areas in the nation that are not connected via interstate.
As Co-Chair of the I-11 Caucus, Congressman Gosar was instrumental in inserting this provision. Click HERE to read more about this effort.
Congressmen Hardy and Gosar were joined by Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) in introducing this bipartisan legislation. A bipartisan companion version of this bill was introduced in the Senate by Arizona Senators McCain and Flake, and Nevada Senators Heller and Reid.
