Kienitz

"We know of no project ever of that magnitude that has had all the money in hand, like sitting in the bank account on day one, when you start initial construction," Mr. Kienitz said.

Plan for High-Speed Rail Just Inching Along Josh Mitchell 2011

"Regional plans, like the plan for the 30/10 investments, can provide blueprints for much smarter investment decision-making," said USDOT Undersecretary Kienitz.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

US Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Policy Roy Kienitz also testified that the model could be a "big win" for the country.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

Roy Kienitz, the U.S. Transportation Department's undersecretary of policy, said he remained confident California would get high-speed trains even if planned routes were shortened.

Plan for High-Speed Rail Just Inching Along Josh Mitchell 2011

Senator Boxer, Undersecretary Kienitz and Mayor Villaraigosa discussed possible changes to the Transportation Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) that provides federal credit assistance including direct loans for surface transportation projects.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

"Regional plans, like the plan for the 30/10 investments, can provide blueprints for much smarter investment decision-making," said USDOT Undersecretary Kienitz.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

In a letter responding to the request for more flexibility, Under Secretary for Policy Roy Kienitz ordered the authority to charge full speed ahead since "once major construction is underway and approvals to complete other sections of the line have been obtained, the private sector will have compelling reasons to invest in further construction."

Off the California Rails 2011

Senator Boxer, Undersecretary Kienitz and Mayor Villaraigosa discussed possible changes to the Transportation Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (TIFIA) that provides federal credit assistance including direct loans for surface transportation projects.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

US Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Policy Roy Kienitz also testified that the model could be a "big win" for the country.

Antonio Villaraigosa: Helping Cities Build Better Transit Networks Antonio Villaraigosa 2010

Roy Kienitz, the undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation, said mega-projects like California's never start with the full cost of the project in hand.

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