Metro to get $150 million for light rail

For North, Southeast corridors

David Crossley, Jun 28, 11.

US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide, according to a story in Transportation Nation. The Houston region’s Metro was among those named, scheduled to receive $150 million for two light rail projects. The Houston area would get more than any region except New York.

The press release from US DOT says:

“Investing in a modern transportation network is a key part of President Obama’s strategy to win the future by out-building and out-competing the rest of the world,” Secretary LaHood said. “America’s long-term economic success requires investing now in transportation infrastructure capable of moving people and goods more safely, efficiently and quickly than ever before.”

“Our investments in expanding America’s transit networks will not only improve reliable transportation access for communities across the country, they will support construction jobs and economic development,” said Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff. “And, a more efficient and reliable transit network means new opportunities for Americans to keep more of their paychecks in their wallets and spend less at the gas pump.”

Twenty-seven transit projects across America are on a path to receive funding under the New Starts program, through which Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides federal support for major capital construction projects such as subways, light rail, streetcars, and bus rapid transit.

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