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As part of a larger investment in public transit, the Los Angeles region secured nearly $900 million in federal funding to expand the rail system and improve connections between neighborhoods with a focus on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The financial support for public transportation in communities throughout Los Angeles is through the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to investing in the nation’s transit systems.
On April 3rd, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and LA Mayor/Metro Chair Karen Bass joined local leaders U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez, U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano, L.A. Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins and LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Chairperson Casey Wasserman outside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to highlight new transportation infrastructure funding to improve mobility and upgrade transportation infrastructure.
“As Los Angeles prepares to host the Olympic Games, we have a responsibility not just to make the Games run smoothly, but to make investments that will benefit communities long after the Olympics are over,” said Senator Alex Padilla. “For too long, highways and inadequate transportation infrastructure have cut communities across California off from quality educational, healthcare, and job opportunities. That’s why I’m glad to announce that over $139 million from this new funding will specifically help reconnect our communities.”
LA Metro received $709.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Fiscal Year 2024 transportation spending law, which will go toward the D Line (Purple) Subway Extension Project and the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. The Los Angeles region will also receive $160 million in new federal grant funding for street and transit infrastructure, traffic safety and to improve connections between neighborhoods. This includes $139 million that will directly improve transportation mobility access during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and create lasting enhancements for communities.
“These investments are going to help transform Los Angeles,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “I want to thank Senator Padilla for continuing to deliver crucial resources, especially as we prepare to host the World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Together, we will continue to push to make Metro safer and more accessible for all.”
In addition to the $709.9 million secured through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Starts and Expedited Project Delivery Pilot Programs federal funding, Mayor Bass’ Office worked with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and members of the California congressional delegation to secure grants through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and the Neighborhood Access and Equity Programs.
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