Senator Boxer tours the Big Blue Bus new maintenance facility

Friday, July 02, 2010

During her tour of Big Blue Bus new $60 million maintenance facility, Senator Boxer was briefed on Big Blue Bus $14.2 million ARRA funding, which was used to purchase a total of 15 new buses.  Funding will also be used to upgrade over 300 bus stops.

Senator Boxer meets Big Blue Bus maintenance staff.
Stephanie Negriff, Director of Transit Operations for Big Blue Bus, and Senator Boxer tour Big Blue Bus new maintenance facility.
Maintenance bays.
Gentry C. Shaw, Director of Transit Sales, El Dorado Company; Council Member Bob Holbrook, City of Santa Monica; Mayor Pro Tem Pam O’Connor, Senator Boxer, City of Santa Monica; Mayor Bobby Shriver, City of Santa Monica.
Senator Boxer is presented with a miniature Big Blue Bus. Also pictured: (L-R) Mayor Pro Tem Pam O'Connor, City of Santa Monica; Stephanie Negriff, Director of Transit Operations
Senator Boxer takes a photo with Big Blue Bus maintenance staff.
Senator Boxer speaks with Big Blue Bus maintenance staff.