Torres and Aguilar Announce $15 Million in Federal RAISE Grant Transportation Funding to the City of Fontana
Pomona, Calif. – Today, Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Pete Aguilar (CA-31) announced that the City of Fontana is a recipient of a $15 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The RAISE Grant funding will help Fontana continue safe and smart growth, expand access to affordable housing, improve transportation corridors, and build a better-connected Inland Empire. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Aguilar helped enact into law, a total of $1.5 billion is available for RAISE grants to help communities around the country carry out projects with significant local and regional impact.
"I am proud to have helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law because now our communities are witnessing the positive impacts these investments will have on our everyday lives," said Congresswoman Torres. "With this RAISE grant provided by the Department of Transportation, we will make our streets and bike lanes safer, better connect our residents to transportation services, and strengthen our local and regional infrastructure for generations to come – all while integrating equity and accessibility. Without a doubt, this $15 million grant will be transformative to Fontana and the Inland Empire and support every single resident living in the region."
"This funding will spur economic development and help turn underdeveloped land into roads, schools and recreation areas for residents in the Inland Empire," Rep. Aguilar said. "I'm proud to partner with Rep. Torres to secure federal funding that meets the City of Fontana's needs and will continue to raise the quality of life for our region."
"This is a historic day for the City of Fontana. The "Building A Better Connected Inland Empire" project will transform Fontana's transportation corridors and create safe pathways for students and bicyclists. We are thankful to Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Aguilar for their work to secure RAISE Grant funding for Fontana," said Mayor Acquanetta Warren.
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