Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) Announces $21.5M+ Grant for Houston METRO

Houston, Texas – Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced a generous federal grant of $21,586,913 for Houston METRO. These funds are made possible by both the Federal Transit Administration's Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Grant Program and the Low-No Grant Program.

"I'm proud to announce a new $21.5 million+ federal grant that will further strengthen Houston's buses and bus facilities," said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. "These essential funds will help our region transition to lower polluting and more energy efficient transit vehicles quicker. I thank the Federal Transit Administration for making these funds available, and I look forward to watching the positive impact this brings to Houston METRO and residents."

The purpose of the Buses and Bus Facilities Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing, or leasing buses or related equipment. The purpose of the Low-No Grant Program is to help state and local governments transition their transportation fleet to lower polluting and more energy efficient transit vehicles. Learn more about the grant programs on the Federal Transit Administration's website.

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