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Pennsylvania cities to receive part of $617 million in federal public transit funding
Pennsylvania cities to receive part of $617 million in federal public transit funding
Pennsylvania‘s public transportation projects are set to receive $617 million in federal funding in 2022.
The funding is a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and will be administered by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced the total funding this week.
“From our biggest cities to our rural communities, Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth rely on public transportation every day,” said Casey. “Thanks to the infrastructure law, Pennsylvania’s public transit systems will see more than $617 million in a single year to provide faster, safer and more convenient service to their communities.”
The funding can be used to upgrade vehicles, improve facilities and make public transport more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities, added Casey.
The first portion of the funding for Pennsylvania infrastructure was first announced in early February and totaled $234 million. With the passing of the federal spending bill by Congress, that amount is now $617,500,008.
Some of the cities receiving funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the funds they are set to receive include: Allentown, $12.7 million; Harrisburg, $14.3 million; Lancaster, $25 million; Reading, $5.5 million; and York, $4.9 million.
Pennsylvania communities will also be able to compete for a $1.75 billion grant program to improve accessibility at rail stations through the All Station Accessibility Program Act, which was incorporated into the federal infrastructure law.
