Mayor Garcetti Announces Big Win On Transportation Funding

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced that President Obama’s proposed federal budget includes $330 million in critical funding to extend the Purple Line subway underneath Wilshire Blvd. from Western Avenue to Avenue of the Stars and to complete the Downtown Regional Connector, which brings together multiple rail lines to shorten trips and increase convenience and ease of transfers.

“I’ve made transportation funding a key focus of mine in Washington, and I want to thank President Obama for responding in such a big way to help us cut traffic, reduce air pollution and shorten commutes,” Mayor and Metro Chair Garcetti said. “Our transportation infrastructure initiative is now the nation’s largest public works program, putting tens of thousands of people to work and creating a better Los Angeles for today’s commuters and tomorrow’s workforce. As Mayor and Metro Chair, I am going to make sure we spend these dollars efficiently through tough oversight and sound management.” (Full story at LAmayor.org)