""We want to make sure that we could move quickly into construction rather than waiting around for Santa Claus," Lieber told board members."
""It's a strategy of optimistic realism. We'll absolutely apply for federal money, but we are looking at alternatives in light of what we've seen about how discretionary grant money is being distributed in this administration.""
""Riders in Brooklyn and Queens are anxious for the IBX to proceed and eager for whatever time the project can recoup by vaulting over D.C.'s notorious red tape," Danny Pearlstein of the Riders Alliance said."
The MTA is preparing alternative funding strategies for the $5.5 billion Interborough Express light rail project linking Brooklyn and Queens. MTA Chair Janno Lieber emphasized the need to expedite construction without relying solely on federal support. The project aims to connect 17 subway lines and over 50 bus routes, potentially serving 200,000 daily riders. While pursuing federal aid, the agency is adjusting its expectations due to observed delays in discretionary grant distributions. The project is currently in design and engineering phases, with a state environmental review ongoing.
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