And Some Want A PUBLIC Bridge
The Press Release speaks for itself.
It's too bad that Brian Masse did not allow Dan Stamper to participate at his conference the other week on public authorities. It might have made an interesting subject to debate.
We might also have learned about other negatives of public crossings like what happens if the State closes down.
Here is the dumbness of the DRIC approach in Windsor/Detroit. If a P3 bridge is built, it is "public" in name only. It would be leased out for up to 100 years. to a private operator! So in effect, one private operator might be replaced by another.
Is that all that DRIC was set up to do: to force the Bridge Co. to sell out! If they were doing a lousy job, one might have some sympathy. Too bad for DRIC that they are the best border operator between Canada and the US!
Is that all that DRIC was set up to do: to force the Bridge Co. to sell out! If they were doing a lousy job, one might have some sympathy. Too bad for DRIC that they are the best border operator between Canada and the US!
AMBASSADOR BRIDGE TRAFFIC WILL CONTINUE TO FLOW SMOOTHLY, DESPITE PENDING MICHIGAN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Detroit. September 28, 2007— The Ambassador Bridge will remain open to serve the public as other Michigan government controlled highway operations prepare for possible state shutdown. In fact, Ambassador Bridge will boost employees and bridge staff to respond to additional traffic if government controlled crossings are impacted by the Michigan budget challenges. The Bridge’s portion of Gateway Project construction will continue on schedule and according to contract even if MDOT work is affected by the state budget.
“The traveling public and international commerce should know the Ambassador Bridge embraces its responsibility and obligation to accommodate our customers,” said Dan Stamper, Ambassador Bridge President. “As a taxpayer, employer and corporate citizen we are watching and sincerely hope for a positive resolution of the budget from state leaders. Until then, we want the traveling public to have confidence in the border and will have our dedicated employees ready to accommodate any effect on the other government crossing.”
“Our private sector status is a real plus during these trying times in Michigan government,” Stamper observed. “That’s why we have invested $500 million in border improvements and why we are moving forward with Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Span well ahead of the time it is needed.”
As North America’s most traveled commercial crossing, the bridge between Windsor and Detroit is privately owned by the Detroit International Bridge Company and the Canadian Transit Company. Private investment by the Ambassador Bridge has provided the ability for MDOT to obtain federal matching funds for the $225 million Gateway Project and investment for the Enhancement Span would offer $2 billion to Michigan for road projects. The new span will generate 3,700 new jobs without further burdening Michigan’s taxpayers.
“With a backdrop of economic challenges and Michigan budget woes, the Ambassador Bridge is making a real contribution to business confidence at the border,” said Stamper. “We are focusing our efforts on building a better bridge and we support Michigan’s elected officials as they invest the state’s resources where they are most needed.”
About the Ambassador Bridge
Built in 1929, the Ambassador Bridge stands between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario as an international symbol and link between the two countries. It is privately owned by the Detroit International Bridge Company and The Canadian Transit Company. The Gateway Project is a major economic development project that creates high paying local jobs by connecting area freeways to the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit's Mexicantown neighborhood. It includes reconstructed freeways, new interchanges for I-75 and I-96 and connections to I-94, and a state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge connecting east and west Mexicantown and is a partnership of Ambassador Bridge, MDOT and FHWA. The owners believe in the development and wellness of the local community where their business is operated and continue to support a variety of local organizations. www.ambassadorbridge.com
Detroit. September 28, 2007— The Ambassador Bridge will remain open to serve the public as other Michigan government controlled highway operations prepare for possible state shutdown. In fact, Ambassador Bridge will boost employees and bridge staff to respond to additional traffic if government controlled crossings are impacted by the Michigan budget challenges. The Bridge’s portion of Gateway Project construction will continue on schedule and according to contract even if MDOT work is affected by the state budget.
“The traveling public and international commerce should know the Ambassador Bridge embraces its responsibility and obligation to accommodate our customers,” said Dan Stamper, Ambassador Bridge President. “As a taxpayer, employer and corporate citizen we are watching and sincerely hope for a positive resolution of the budget from state leaders. Until then, we want the traveling public to have confidence in the border and will have our dedicated employees ready to accommodate any effect on the other government crossing.”
“Our private sector status is a real plus during these trying times in Michigan government,” Stamper observed. “That’s why we have invested $500 million in border improvements and why we are moving forward with Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Span well ahead of the time it is needed.”
As North America’s most traveled commercial crossing, the bridge between Windsor and Detroit is privately owned by the Detroit International Bridge Company and the Canadian Transit Company. Private investment by the Ambassador Bridge has provided the ability for MDOT to obtain federal matching funds for the $225 million Gateway Project and investment for the Enhancement Span would offer $2 billion to Michigan for road projects. The new span will generate 3,700 new jobs without further burdening Michigan’s taxpayers.
“With a backdrop of economic challenges and Michigan budget woes, the Ambassador Bridge is making a real contribution to business confidence at the border,” said Stamper. “We are focusing our efforts on building a better bridge and we support Michigan’s elected officials as they invest the state’s resources where they are most needed.”
About the Ambassador Bridge
Built in 1929, the Ambassador Bridge stands between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario as an international symbol and link between the two countries. It is privately owned by the Detroit International Bridge Company and The Canadian Transit Company. The Gateway Project is a major economic development project that creates high paying local jobs by connecting area freeways to the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit's Mexicantown neighborhood. It includes reconstructed freeways, new interchanges for I-75 and I-96 and connections to I-94, and a state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge connecting east and west Mexicantown and is a partnership of Ambassador Bridge, MDOT and FHWA. The owners believe in the development and wellness of the local community where their business is operated and continue to support a variety of local organizations. www.ambassadorbridge.com
posted by JoeBlog at 11:55 a.m.
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