WASHINGTON— On May 8, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal grant funding has been awarded to Flint’s Mass Transportation Authority (MTA).
The $11,969,176 grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration. The funding will help the MTA maintain and expand service routes across Genesee County, as well as upgrade buses, stations and facilities.
“Affordable and reliable public transportation helps thousands of mid-Michigan families get to work, school or a doctor’s appointment every single day,” said Congresswoman McDonald Rivet. “Flint’s public bus system breaks down barriers for those who need it most, especially for our neighbors who are elderly or disabled.”
“The MTA is committed to improving quality of life for our residents,” said Ed Benning, general manager and CEO of the Flint MTA. “We’re excited to grow our operations to better serve the transportation needs of this community, and these funds couldn’t come at a better time. We’re deeply grateful to have Congresswoman McDonald Rivet advocating for Genesee County in Washington.”
As a member of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, Congresswoman McDonald Rivet is working to improve mid-Michigan’s public transportation, roads, bridges, water management and overall infrastructure. Later this year, Congresswoman McDonald Rivet will work on the Surface Transportation Bill to make Michigan’s roads and transportation infrastructure transit better, safer and more accessible.
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