WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07) announced the City of Tucson and Sun Tran will receive $11,385,600 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to replace aging equipment at its Northwest Bus Maintenance Facility and upgrade multiple bus stops. By installing dozens of shelters, adding trees for shade and improving signage through Braille, large print, wayfinding and audible information, the federal funding will make their system more accessible and equitable.

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and Congressional Democrats’ leadership on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the City of Tucson will update bus and transportation infrastructure for greater sustainability, accessibility, and safety from the dangerous Arizona heat,” said Rep. Grijalva. “As we face increasingly frequent and severe weather events as a result of climate change, accessible and resilient transit options are a necessity. I will continue to fight and support federal funding for our communities to build an adaptable and equitable transit system that improves Southern Arizona’s community sustainability, well-being, and health.”

“The City of Tucson is thrilled to have earned this $11.3 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration to replace aging bus lifts, install 80 bus shelters and update signs and add accessibility elements at more than 500 bus stops throughout our community,”said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.“We are grateful to our Congressional delegation and to the Biden/Harris Administration for this funding made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As a result of this funding, the City of Tucson will invest in green infrastructure providing much needed relief from extreme heat, providing safety for our most vulnerable residents during the hot summer months. This is a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to create a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive transit system for our residents.”

More information on the grant funding can be found here.