WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mike DeWine (R-OH) and George V. Voinovich (R-OH) today announced that the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority has received $2,184,467 from the Federal Transit Administration for the Wright Stop Plaza Bus Station in Dayton, Ohio. The senators secured these funds through the appropriations process.

“In our fight for energy independence, we must continue to expand and improve our public transportation systems so that they are an attractive alternative for all Ohioans,” Sen. DeWine said.

“Due to our current energy crisis, it is critical that we continue to improve our public transportation systems,” Sen. Voinovich said. “We must promote usage and make our public transportation systems more efficient, affordable and accessible.”

These funds will be used to improve passenger boarding facilities and bus turnaround capabilities for the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s operations at the Wright Stop Plaza Bus Station.

For further information, please contact the Federal Transit Administration’s Office of Congressional Affairs at (202) 366-9714.

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