Congresswoman Matsui Praises Streetcar Funding in President's FY2017 Budget Request

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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Congresswoman Matsui Praises Streetcar Funding in President's FY2017 Budget Request

Federal Transit Administration requests $75 million in federal funding for the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project in Sacramento and West Sacramento

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement on the announcement that the President's Fiscal Year 2017 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) budget request includes $75 million in funding for the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project in Sacramento and West Sacramento:

"Bringing streetcars back to our city is a vital part of my vision for a more connected Sacramento," said Congresswoman Matsui.

"Today's announcement of substantial federal funding means we are one step closer to the realization of the Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project, which will not only spark economic development by efficiently linking Sacramento businesses, residents, and major landmarks, but will also provide Sacramentans with an environmentally friendly public transportation option as our region continues to grow.

"I want to thank FTA Acting Administrator Therese McMillan for her continued partnership, and I look forward to cooperation at the state and local level on a project that is so critical for the people and economy of Sacramento."

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