Ann Arbor and Detroit are set to receive aid from the U.S. Department of Transportation according to U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow.
“Public transportation provides a lifeline for many people to make sure they can get to their jobs, doctor appointments, and grocery stores,” said Senator Stabenow in a press release. “This funding will make sure that our transportation agencies can continue to provide these vital services.”
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According to the press release, the federal funding is geared to help modernize public transportation for Michiganders. The city of Detroit is set to receive $72,687,855 and Ann Abor $11,394,467. The press release states that the funds will be invested into sustainable transportation options with new buses and railcars, ‘climate-friendly’ technology and critical infrastructure upgrades.
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“I was proud to help secure this critical investment in the bipartisan infrastructure law – to bolster Michigan’s economy, create good-paying jobs, and ensure our public transit infrastructure can safely and efficiently transport Michiganders to where they need to go,” Senator Peters said in a statement.