LaHood Calls For Almost $15M To Build Rapid Transit Line In Grand Rapids

[UrbScotty]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he’s recommending $14.7 million in federal aid to build a 9.6-mile bus rapid transit line in Grand Rapids.

LaHood says the line will offer fast and efficient access to the western Michigan city’s central business district and relieve congestion.

LaHood says the project is part of President Barack Obama’s budget for the 2013 fiscal year. The budget sent to Congress on Monday includes $2.2 billion in funding for 29 major rail and bus rapid transit projects in 15 states.

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/02/15/lahood-calls-for-almost-15m-to-build-rapid-transit-line-in-grand-rapids/

This funding would supplement the funding provided by a millage which voters in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Walker, and Wyoming approved by a 136-vote margin.

[Tx4obama]

1. And here's a link regarding the GOP's transportation bill

White House threatens veto of GOP's highway bill
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101614335