Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is launching an inquiry with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to strengthen transportation options in rural Georgia.
Earlier this month, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the FTA requesting an update on the implementation of his Local Transit Planning Support Act, which was signed into law in 2021 as part of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
The Local Planning Transit Support Act requires an increase in Federal funding for transit planning in both low-income and rural areas.
“In order for rural and underserved communities to receive the maximum benefits of transit funding, it is critical they receive the Federal assistance they need to plan projects and deliver benefits for their riders,” Sen. Ossoff wrote.
Sen. Ossoff is continuing his work to improve transit and mobility for communities in Georgia.
Last month, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock announced the State of Georgia will receive $122,457,266 in Federal resources for transit infrastructure upgrades across the state in partial Fiscal Year 2024 funding, authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Last month, Sens. Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced two Federal grants for The Stitch and for a new multi-use trail connecting the Atlanta BeltLine with the Flint River Trail.
In November, Sen. Ossoff announced the State of Georgia will receive over $1.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 to upgrade roads, bridges, highways, and other surface transportation systems through the bipartisan infrastructure law, which will boost the Georgia Department of Transportation’s ongoing work across Georgia.
Last year, Sen. Ossoff announced grant funding was available for key transportation projects through the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Click here to read Sen. Ossoff’s inquiry with the FTA.
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