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Meng Meets with U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao; Discusses Airplane Noise Over Queens and Improving Charter Bus Safety in Wake of Flushing Bus Crash

November 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) met with United States Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao where the two discussed excessive aircraft noise over Queens and improving charter bus safety in the wake of the charter bus crash in Flushing.
Meng and Chao met on Capitol Hill during a meeting Chao held with the Congressional Women's Caucus, of which Meng is a member.
Meng explained that increased airplane noise over Queens is a top concern of many constituents. The Congresswoman said that she is constantly advocating for more federal resources for noise mitigation efforts – whether through new technologies or practices – and urged Chao to work with her to address the problem.
Meng also discussed the need to improve charter bus safety in the wake of the charter bus crash that took place two months ago in Flushing. Three people were killed in the accident and several others were injured. Meng urged the Secretary to work with her on preventing future crashes once the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) completes its investigation into the incident.
"I thank Secretary Chao for speaking with me and for listening to the issues I raised about transportation-related matters that are important to the people of Queens," said Meng. "I look forward to working with the Secretary on these and other issues that affect our borough, and hope that she will be a strong partner in addressing the concerns of Queens residents."
The meeting, which took place in the Rayburn House Office Building, was held to discuss priorities for advancing the nation's transportation and infrastructure needs.
Attached photo: Congresswoman Grace Meng during meeting on Capitol Hill with U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.