TRANSPORTATION

Phoenix granted $1.2M to improve public transit access

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Posted 4/16/24

The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $1.2 million grant to help Phoenix with its efforts to improve access to public transit.

The money also will be targeted to “create a …

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TRANSPORTATION

(City of Pheonix)

Phoenix is one of 20 cities to receive a portion of the $17.6 million awarded in 16 states to improve transit access.

Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:09 am

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA

The Federal Transit Administration has provided a $1.2 million grant to help Phoenix with its efforts to improve access to public transit.

The money also will be targeted to “create a transit-oriented walkable, livable and sustainable community,” a city release stated.

“Transit-oriented development has been an inextricable part of our mission to build a Phoenix that works for everyone,” Mayor Kate Gallego said.

Phoenix is one of 20 cities to receive a portion of the $17.6 million awarded in 16 states.

The funds, according to the city, will be used with these goals in mind:

Evaluate current and projected growth and development.
Assess affordable housing and development opportunities with emphasis on city-owned, vacant and large development sites.
Make recommendations to streamline permitting for rental housing and other community visions.
Educate and engage community stakeholders on the various transit-oriented development growth opportunities.