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Representative Adriano Espaillat Delivers $6 Million in Federal Grant Funding to Improve Bus Facilities in New York’s 13th Congressional District

March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on efforts to secure $6 million in federal grant funding through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve bus facilities along Jerome Avenue in New York’s 13th congressional district.

“I was proud to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act last Congress, providing much needed investments in American infrastructure,” said Rep. Espaillat. “This funding will greatly improve the public transit system within my district, creating a safer, easier commuter experience for passengers, as well as provide more efficient and environmentally beneficial service for the community. I am proud to deliver this historic investment for my constituents and am appreciative to the FTA, DOT, and local agencies for their efforts to bring this project to fruition.”

Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, nearly $2 billion was designated for the Buses and Bus Facilities Program through FY 2026. This program provides funding to state and local authorities to improve bus facilities, buy and modernize buses and support workforce development. As a Member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Espaillat fought to fund this account in the federal government and sent a letter of support urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund this significant grant. This funding will allow the New York City Department of Transportation to make critical safety and accessibility improvements to bus stops in the Bronx, making them safer and more comfortable for passengers waiting, as well as help fund six bus stops within New York’s 13th Congressional District: Tremont Ave. and Grand Ave., Tremont Ave. and Harrison Ave., W Tremont Ave. and Sedgwick Ave., Sedgwick Ave. and Undercliff Ave., Sedgwick Ave. and Cedar Ave., and Hall of Fame Terrace and University Ave.

Earlier this month, Rep. Espaillat joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. GarciaNew York City Mayor Eric Adams, and others, to announce a combined $77 million in competitive grants made possible through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to accelerate New York City’s transition to zero-emission vehicles and expand the number of electric school buses and trucks throughout the city.    

 

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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/(link is external).

Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov(link is external)