As Many Mass Transit Fares Increase, Brown Announces Support for Public Transportation Bill

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As Many Mass Transit Fares Increase, Brown Announces Support for Public Transportation Bill

"Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act" Would Provide $44 Million to Ohio to Improve Affordability and Accessibility of Mass Transit

As many Ohio mass transit fares increase to account for higher fuel costs, Brown today announced his support for legislation to bolster support for public transportation.

"With rising fuel prices, more Ohioans are turning to public transportation," said Brown. "Yet mass transit systems are struggling to maintain service due to higher fuel costs. We need to make public transportation affordable and accessible."

Brown is a cosponsor of the "Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act" (S. 3380), which would provide $1.7 billon to meet the nation's demand for mass transit. This legislation would promote increased public transportation use and encourage alternative fuel use in mass transit. Companion legislation passed the House of Representatives in June.

Ohio stands to benefit from more than $44 million in funds under this legislation. The funds could be used to reduce mass transit fares, promote alternative fuel use, and improve the accessibility of public transportation. The bill would provide Ohio with $36 million for urban areas and $7.7 million for rural areas.

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