For Release: Monday, July 16, 2007
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that METRO has been awarded a $941,622 Job Access/Reverse Commute grant through the Federal Transit Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds will be used to expand MetroBus service through the Riverview MetroBus Center.
"Public transportation is an important component of economic development," said Costello. "It also provides important options for commuters and environmental benefits. We must continue to provide adequate resources to maintain our transportation infrastructure."
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