CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ CELEBRATES OVER $6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR RURAL TRANSIT

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) celebrated $6,288,790 in multiple federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout the 34^thCongressional District of Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) awarded these federal grants, in addition to state funding, to several local rural transit agencies, counties, organizations and cities (full list below).

This funding was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congressman Gonzalez supported the passage of.  

“Investing in public transportation means investing in opportunities for rural communities, senior citizens, and South Texans with disabilities,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These funds not only strengthen public transportation infrastructure but play a vital role in our economic growth, quality of life, and public safety.”  

The full list of federal awards for the 34th District is as follows: 

Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Program 

·         City of Kingsville – $812,000 

FTA Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program 

·         Kleberg County Human Services – $700,000 

·         Rural Economic Assistance League, Inc. – $210,572 

·         The Valley Association for Independent Living, Inc. – $151,650 

FTA Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program 

·         Kleberg County Human Services – $504,350 

·         Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council – $1,377,638 

·         Rural Economic Assistance League, Inc. – $1,771,793 

·         City of South Padre Island – $760,787 

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