Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Announces $6.4 Million Grant for New Orleans Buses and Bus Infrastructure
Sep 26 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $6,392,000 to the Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program in New Orleans.
“Investment in transportation infrastructure is so important to the United States and especially in Louisiana,” said Sen. Kennedy. “This grant will allow the city of New Orleans to purchase new buses, replace old ones and make repairs to any buses or facilities that need to be rehabilitated. This funding will help the city upgrade its public bus system, which will also improve the daily commutes for many New Orleans residents.”
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