Congresswoman Torres Announces Los Angeles–San Bernardino Area Set to Receive +$700 Million in Transit Funding
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $21 billion for Fiscal Year 2023 funding that will be distributed to state and local transit agencies across the United States. In total, California will receive $2,007,146,138, which includes funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Congresswoman Torres supported.
As a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, Torres was a leader in securing this historic investment in public transportation. The Los Angeles–San Bernardino area, including the 35th Congressional District, is set to receive over $700 million in available funding thanks to the congresswoman's efforts:
- Riverside-San Bernardino, CA Urbanized Area: $73,804,764
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Urbanized Area: $629,826,635
"Public transportation is a great equalizer, connecting communities in urban, suburban, and rural areas to good jobs, educational opportunities, and essential services like health care. This historic funding will modernize and expand transit services, create jobs in the Los Angeles–San Bernardino area, and promote the implementation of more transit-oriented development throughout our region," said Congresswoman Torres. "Inland Empire small businesses and families depend on transit services, and I am proud we secured this funding. I look forward to working with local businesses, civic, and community leaders on these projects to better connect Southern California."
Additionally, Congresswoman Torres led transit-oriented development during the appropriations process and secured $13,432,051 for a pilot program to support transit planning and connecting affordable housing, jobs, and accessible public transportation options. Funding transit-oriented development is critical to communities like the Inland Empire, and this funding will not only reduce pollution and congestion but enhance economic opportunity and growth across the region.
Funding will now be distributed by state agencies, and all cities and counties need to apply to receive project funding. In Southern California, the designated recipient of this funding is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). For additional information, visit the FTA's FY2023 funding page here, and learn more about Congresswoman Torres' Appropriations work here.
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