J. Luis Correa
10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 13:54
IN ANAHEIM, CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $800,000 FOR NIGHT OWL TRANSIT SERVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLES
October 10, 2024
IN ANAHEIM, CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $800,000 FOR NIGHT OWL TRANSIT SERVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Federal Tax Dollars Return To Anaheim As Part Of Nearly $15 Million Correa Secured For Community Projects In The FY'24 Omnibus Package
ANAHEIM, Calif. -Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented $790,000 in federal funding for Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) to enhance public transit services in the Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle areas. Correa was joined by Anaheim City Councilmember Carlos Leon, community stakeholders, as well as members of ATN leadership for a check presentation at Modjeska Park in Anaheim.
"Those working on Main Street deserve access to affordable and accessible public transportation, especially at late night hours," Correa said. "With this funding, ATN will be able to kickstart their 'Night Owl' service for workers in the Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle and ensure that resort workers, the backbone of our tourist economy, are safe getting to and from work. This much-needed service is a win-win for the local economy. We must do all we can to keep tourists and workers safe."
Correa presents federal funding to Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN)
With this funding, ATN will begin a "Night Owl" service that will service employees in the Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle between the hours of 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM when public transit is not currently available. The funding will also help secure additional electric vehicles for this service. This federal funding will go directly to enhancing the public transit options provided by the ATN and their clean energy fleet, which provides public transportation to 10 million passengers annually.
Correa tours bus from ATN's clean energy fleet, a project fueled by this federal funding
"This investment will launch a critical public transit service to meet the needs of the workforce in Anaheim," stated Diana Kotler, ATN Executive Director."We are grateful for the continued support of Congressman Lou Correa, who continuously find ways to support ATN, the Anaheim workforce, and the growth and reliability of clean public transit in the region."
Corea joins impacted workers and local elected officials
This nearly $800,000 in federal funding is part of the nearly $15 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California's 46th congressional district in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law earlier this year. Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents, and fought for them during the annual funding process.