Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates City of Phoenix on $2 Million Transit Grant
Washington, DC – The Department of Transportation announced today that the City of Phoenix has been awarded a $2 million grant by the department’s Federal Transit Administration to plan for additional development in the South Central Light Rail Extension Corridor.
The grant will allow the city to plan for improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, while preserving local housing affordability and assisting local small businesses. The city’s planning efforts will involve key partners, including Valley Metro, the Maricopa Association of Governments, and local housing and economic development organizations.
Rep. Gallego released the following statement:
“Thanks to this new funding, Phoenix residents will soon have safer ways to walk or bike to work and school. By providing easier access to bus and light rail lines, the project will help link members of the South Central community to employment centers, schools, hospitals, and other vital public services.
“I want to congratulate the City of Phoenix on receiving this significant award, which will help it to make great strides in its mission to transform the South Central corridor in order to make this neighborhood a better place to live and work.”
