Today, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, along with Federal Transit Administrator, Nuria Fernandez joined U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith in the signing of the $158 million grant for Valley Metro's Northwest Extension Phase II light rail project in Phoenix.
"With Northwest Extension Phase II, we see a community identifying transportation needs, developing smart solutions, standing up for its values and investing local dollars in these projects," said Buttigieg. "Thanks to this project, communities will now have better and more affordable access to jobs, healthcare, services, downtown Phoenix and everywhere that Valley Metro reaches.
