Rep. Lofgren Announces $ 750,000 for Local Transportation Projects

U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced that she has secured over $750,000 for local transportation projects in this years omnibus spending package.

“I’m delighted to announce these local projects will be receiving federal support,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “Both of these projects are vital to our local communities and I’m proud to have requested funds for them. San Jose’s commuters, whether they walk, drive, or bike deserve to have safe roads and access to mass transit. These funds will help local authorities meet that goal.”

The projects receiving funding are:

Blossom Hill/Monterey Grade Crossing: $500,000. This funding will support the creation of a safe pedestrian cross over railroad tracks and Monterey Highway. Several local residents have been injured or killed trying to cross in this area.

Bus Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis: $250,000. This funding will be used to develop an integrated Bus Rapid Transit network that will offer high-quality public transit to areas not served by the VTA’s light rail system.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.