Neguse Announces Nearly $4 Million in Funding for Transportation Across Colorado’s Western Slope

Washington, D.C. –– Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse announced more than $8 million in funding for four projects across the 2nd Congressional District from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Program, which provide financial assistance to transit systems across the country for buses and bus facilities capital projects. Of the total announced, nearly $4 million was awarded to Steamboat Springs, Winter Park and Eagle County.
 

Neguse supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s substantial increase in funding for these programs.

 

“I’m excited to welcome more than $8 million to modernize and advance Colorado’s sustainable transportation system. This funding will support critical infrastructure and the transition to low-emission vehicles across the district — from our rural mountain communities to our cities and suburbs,” said Congressman Neguse. “Not only will this investment help improve public health and promote a cleaner commute, but it will bolster public transit operations, ensuring everyone has access to reliable transportation.”

 

“The Town of Winter Park is grateful to the Federal Transit Administration for this $1.1 million investment in our transit maintenance facility. This support helps the town continue to build a reliable transit system for Grand County,” said Nick Kutrumbos, Mayor of the Town of Winter Park.
 

“We are grateful to receive this federal grant, which will allow Core Transit to take a major step forward in improving the rider experience and accessibility across our system,” said Tanya Allen, Executive Director of Core Transit in Eagle County. “By upgrading and adding bus shelters identified through community feedback in our 10-Year Plan, we’re ensuring that our investments directly reflect the needs and priorities of the people we serve.” 

 

"With the help of these funds, the purchase of two buses will allow Steamboat Springs Transit to retire two old diesel buses and move toward a modern, fully hybrid/electric fleet, serving one of the top rural transit systems in the nation.” said Gail Garey, Steamboat Springs City Council President Pro Tem.

 

The Buses and Bus Facilities Program provides funding for capital projects to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related facilities. The Low or No Emission Program provides funding to local governments for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as acquisition, construction and leasing of required supporting facilities.

 

A full list of projects in the 2nd Congressional District is below.

 

 

Congressman Neguse has led the charge to increase funding for the Low or No Emission grant program over his time in Congress. In previous years he has written a letter, joined by his 35 colleagues, that urged for an increase in funding for the Low or No Emission grant program; the House later that year passed H.R. 7617 that included a $50 million increase in funding. The year prior, Congressman Neguse had also fully secured an increased funding for the program by advocating for the same $50 million appropriations increase during.