Congressman TimRyan (OH-13) today announced that Ohio will receive approximately $73.5 million in the first round of new federal transit funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will strengthen public transportation systems, support transit jobs across the state and make urgently-needed investments, including new bus and railcar acquisitions, facility upgrades, and other key projects.
“By casting my vote for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I am proud to help deliver the largest transit investment in American history,” said Congressman Ryan. “These funds are now coming home to Ohio to create good-paying jobs and give our transit systems a long overdue upgrade. This is a critical victory for our economy, and I am committed to working with our state and local leaders to ensure that Ohioans soon feel the benefits of these game-changing investments.”
The investments, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration, total nearly $1.3 billion in funding for Ohio over the next five years. In fiscal year 2022, the state’s urban and rural transit providers will receive $260 million, with the $73.5 million available immediately and the remainder delivered later this year. Additional funding will become available following passage of a full-year appropriations bill, which is currently being negotiated in the House and Senate.
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