The Hollywood community continues to transition into a great urban center for business and entertainment. Consistent, sustained sources of funding are needed to improve public transit, the flow of auto and truck traffic and the condition of area roads. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce supports efforts to bring much needed transportation funding to Southern California in the next Transportation Reauthorization bill.

Support L.A. County’s 30/10 Transit Plan

Work with local stakeholders to expedite construction of $30-billion in Measure R projects within the next decade. This effort, which will generate thousands of jobs and reduce congestion in Southern California, requires federal collaboration to accelerate funding opportunities.

Support the Creation of a National Infrastructure Innovation and Finance Fund

Approve President Obama’s request for $4-billion in his FY2011 budget to launch this fund, approximately $2.5-billion of which would be handed out in grants or loans. The fund would be used to expand existing federal transportation investments by providing federal funding for large-scale capital projects that “provide a significant economic benefit to the nation or a region.

Support Funding for Positive Train Control (PTC)

Ensure maximum funding in the FY2011 appropriations bill for PTC technology via the Rail Safety Technology Grant Program. This funding will provide additional technology necessary to prevent train-to-train collisions, such as the deadly 2008 Chatsworth Metrolink disaster. Work with Metrolink and local transit agencies on deployment