$1.5 million federal injection for Baldorioty expressway design review

By THE STAR STAFF

Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González Colón announced on Sunday the allocation of $1.5 million in federal funds to develop improvement projects on the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway in San Juan.

The resident commissioner also announced $120 million for affordable housing and community development programs for low-income families.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the allocation of $1.5 million to Puerto Rico’s Highways and Transportation Authority for the Reconnecting Santurce project. Funding comes from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The program was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported by González Colón, who is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. According to the DOT, the funds are to develop and implement a planning process to analyze how highway PR-26 (Expreso Baldorioty de Castro) acts as a physical barrier to its adjacent communities.

generations because of how he led his life and career, and how he represented all Puerto Ricans and Latin Americans at a time when opportunities were scarce, and when our father used sports as the means to carry his message. We understand that with this collaboration we will have an active role in shaping his story as it happened. As we always say, fans are fanatics for how little they know. Through this effort, we will be able to make his story known without having to edit and leave out many of the crucial anecdotes of his life. This is due to the ‘biopic’ format, which will allow the story to be transmitted in various chapters and seasons, if it merits it. The Phoenix Fund, for what it represents, we believe that it is a great ally to continue enhancing the value of Puerto Ricans and all they have to offer.”

Several documentaries and short films have been made on Roberto Clemente, but no project of this magnitude has ever been produced. It should be noted that although past film projects about Clemente’s life have been chosen by Disney Pictures, Sony Entertainment and Legendary Pictures, none were ever realized. Phoenix Media & Entertainment, as a Puerto Rican entity for the economic development and international projection of Puerto Rico, understands that the time has come to make Roberto Clemente’s life, talent and legacy of service known to the world and new generations, the younger Clemente said. He noted that three streaming platforms, Disney, Amazon Prime and Netflix, have already shown interest in the project.