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MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Michaud Mark_Michaud@urmc.rochester.edu585.273.4790
February 17, 2012
A statement from Joel Seligman, president of the University of Rochester, on today\'s announcement of state funding for I-390/Kendrick Road Interchange Project:
\"I applaud Governor Cuomo for his support for the I-390/Kendrick Road Interchange project and his commitment of $26 million in funding for this year. The Governor\'s decisive leadership has been vital to moving this transformational project forward. For his leadership and his vision for a stronger, better New York, I am deeply grateful.
\"By increasing capacity, easing congestion, and improving safety, the I-390 project will remove a major bottleneck in the current transportation network and significantly contribute to the region\'s economic revitalization. It will enable the University of Rochester to create literally thousands of jobs and strengthen our position as one of the leading research universities of the 21st century.
\"I want to especially thank Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy, Assemblyman David Gantt, Assemblyman Joseph Morelle and the other members of our state delegation, and Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald for their leadership in advocating this project as one of the region\'s highest infrastructure priorities.\"
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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