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FTA 41-03
Contact: Kristi Clemens
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Tel.: (202) 366-4043
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces $1.6 Million for Kentucky
Funding to buy new vehicles and
equipment for six Kentucky transit systems was announced today by U.S. Secretary
of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta.
“The Bush administration is committed to building a safe, secure and
reliable transportation system that operates efficiently, strengthens the
economy and improves our quality of life,” Secretary Mineta said. “This
investment will allow even more residents in Kentucky to enjoy the many benefits
of public transportation, including increased community mobility, reduced
traffic congestion and protection of the environment.”
“Investing in and maintaining a modernized infrastructure will keep
Central Kentucky well positioned to attract businesses and economic
development. Transportation services are very important to the folks in Central
Kentucky. There is always a need for funding that will improve transit
services, especially to help people without other means of transportation,”
emphasized U.S. Congressman Ernie Fletcher (KY-6th). “It is my hope that this
important federal funding will help keep Kentucky moving well into the 21st
Century.”
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will receive a $1,609,228 grant, which
it will distribute to six transit systems. Five systems provide service to
rural areas and one provides service to the elderly or disabled community of the
Lexington area.
* The Community Action of Lexington/Fayette will receive 3 new vans for transit
service in Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties.
* The Bluegrass Community Action Council will receive communication equipment
for its administrative offices and 12 new vans for transit service in its 11
county service area.
* The Lexington Red Cross Wheels will receive 10 vans for its paratransit
system for the elderly and disabled in the Lexington Fayette county area.
* Paducah Transit Authority will receive a 30-foot bus, five vans and seven
support vehicles for rural service in Paducah and McCracken counties.
* Fulton County transit will receive 5 vans to for transit service in Fulton,
Hickman and Graves counties.
* Frankfort Transit System will receive security gates and shelters for its bus
garage/maintenance facility.
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