CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON TALKS FUTURE FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE 30^TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WITH DALLAS CITY OFFICIALS

Washington, DC (Tuesday, May 03, 2011)– Today, Congresswoman Johnson met with Dallas City Officials to discussthe city’s legislative priorities for the year in Congress, and about the Trinity River Corridor Project specifically.

“It was great to see so many friends and partners in my office today to talk about the City of Dallas and the great projects they are working on,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “The Trinity River Corridor Project is one of my highest priorities in Congress and I’m grateful for City Officials who are also dedicated to completing the project.”

The Trinity River Corridor Project will increase flood protection, deliver improved mobility solutions, provide community revitalization, economic development and recreation for its citizens.

To view other pictures from this meeting go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/ebjtx30/sets/72157626516048835/show/.

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.