FTA
06-02
Friday, March 8, 2002
Contact: Gail Taylor
Tel.: (202) 366-4043
Federal Transit
Administrator Announces Funding to Washington DOT
Federal
Transit Administrator Jennifer L. Dorn today announced a grant of
$2.1 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds to the
Washington State Department of Transportation.
The grant awarded today, in the amount of $2,140,844, supports the
Washington State DOT's Job Access and Reverse Commute efforts for areas
throughout the state. The funding
announced today will finance capital and operating projects in rural and
medium-sized urbanized areas as well as program administration costs for the
state.
“For low income citizens, the elderly and persons with disabilities, public transportation is not just another transportation option, but a critical life line to jobs and other necessary services that improve the quality of life,” said Administrator Dorn. “Washington State DOT is helping residents reach their goals of economic growth and opportunity by assisting communities in developing coordinated transportation systems that meet their needs.”
Administrator Dorn made the grant announcement to Washington State DOT while in the state touring transit facilities.
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