AFTER A DECADE OF RELENTLESS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S NEW BUSPLUS PURPLE LINE -- CONNECTING UALBANY, THE DOWNTOWN, AND BEYOND - BOOSTING FAST, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION ACROSS THE CAPITAL REGION

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"Ten years ago, I stood with Carm Basile at the College of St. Rose and committed to building on the success of the BusPlus Red Line, with a vision for a 40-mile network of bus rapid transit in the Capital Region. After years of relentless advocacy, the BusPlus Purple Line has finally arrived for Capital Region commuters, and completes that vision! I'm thrilled to see that after delivering nearly $115 million in federal investment to help CDTA realize this dream, Albany riders will now have fast, accessible, and affordable access to destinations across the Capital Region. Reliable transportation connecting key areas of the city will help to revitalize the local economy in an environmentally friendly way. I am proud to have helped the Purple Line become a reality for Capital Region commuters, and to complete 40 miles of a Bus Rapid Transit system that is the model for cities across upstate New York."

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