Governor Newsom Announces Awards of $2.5 Billion for Public Transportation Projects Throughout California
Press Release
Issues: Government Budget and Spending
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced an award of more than $2.5 billion to 16 ongoing public transportation projects in the first wave of a historic infusion of state funding to expand transit and passenger rail service throughout the state, helping to cut planet-warming pollution.
"The projects funded represent critical transportation and will provide alternatives to driving with access to a modernized, public transit system," said Governor Newsom. "California is unwavering in our commitment to our world-leading climate agenda, including record levels of investments in public transportation projects to electrify fleets, expand and improve service, and spark ridership growth."
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