U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces
$2.1 million in Federal Recovery Act Funds to Pay for
Transit Improvements in Texas

United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $2.1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for transit improvements in Texas.

“The Recovery Act was put in place quickly to rescue the economy from the worst recession since the Great Depression and rebuild it for a stronger future,” said Secretary LaHood. “Rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure is a key part of that prescription for strength. It creates jobs today and builds a better, more sustainable economy moving forward.”

The following grants are being awarded:

• Brazos Transit District, Bryan: $1.7 million to construct a bus maintenance facility to accommodate 30 vehicles, a water taxi maintenance facility to accommodate six water taxis, and a washing station.
• The Gulf Coast Center, Lake Jackson: $371,160 to construct 11 bus passenger shelters, concrete pads, sidewalks, ramps, and kiosks.