November 06, 2019

Rep. Ruben Gallego Applauds $24 million Rail Expansion Grant for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) issued a statement following an announcement that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport would receive a $24 million grant from the Department of Transportation for the Northside Rail Expansion project:

"Sky Harbor is an economic powerhouse for our district, our state, and our region, and the Northside Rail Extension will help our airport to meet ever-increasing demand. This project will not only allow Sky Harbor to accommodate growing passenger traffic, but will include additional space to help promote the missions of the Air National Guard 161st Refueling Wing.

"When Sky Harbor is able to meet current and future air travel needs for more people, it means more jobs and economic growth and development for all of Phoenix and Arizona. I want to congratulate Sky Harbor International Airport receiving this important grant."