Congressmen Garamendi, Miller, McNerney Report Antioch eBART Extension, Park-and-Ride Funding Secured

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Congressmen John Garamendi (CA-10), George Miller (CA-7), and Jerry McNerney (CA-11) are pleased to announce that $641,250 has been obligated from the Department of Transportation for Tri-Delta Transit to purchase land needed to develop park-and-ride and bus services at the planned Antioch eBART location.
In March, House Republicans attempted to rescind DOT funding before it was obligated. Congressmen Garamendi, Miller, and McNerney fought against this attempt to undermine America's infrastructure and applaud today's obligation. The obligation of these funds is a critical step forward in the project and will protect these particular funds from any future attacks on funding for transportation projects.

"I'm glad our work and the hard work of Tri-Valley Transit, BART, and other regional leaders succeeded in securing this desperately needed investment. Connecting Antioch to BART through eBART will help thousands of residents in East Contra Costa and beyond get to work and have easier access to locations throughout Northern California," Congressman Garamendi said. "The Antioch eBART station and park-and-ride will serve as a hub to BART and also be available for express bus service, better connecting Antioch to its neighbors."

"This funding is part of our commitment to continue to invest in public transportation in our community," Congressman Miller said. "Regional transportation investments -- along with good investments in rebuilding our roads and bridges -- is one part of our commitment to help support our local economies and help create more jobs in our community."

"I've worked hard to secure funding that will improve transportation options in Eastern Contra Costa County," said Congressman McNerney. "I'm glad funding for this important project is moving forward, and I'll keep working with local leaders to improve transportation infrastructure and create good jobs in our community."

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