Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 1, 2009

Track Metro's stimulus projects online

Agency to spend $202 million on economic stimulus projects

A special Web site, enables the public to track Metro’s spending of federal funds on economic stimulus projects.

Metro will receive nearly $202 million to fund stimulus projects and will use it to fix crumbling platforms, repair tracks, and buy new buses and paratransit vehicles. The first purchase is expected to be made at the end of April for about 45 new hybrid-electric buses with a manufacturer Metro has already contracted with to make Metrobuses.

Metro has identified 29 projects that are focused on stimulating the local and national economy by creating jobs and building a stronger regional transit system. All of the projects are linked to Metro’s strategic goals of delivering quality service, improving reliability, using resources wisely and ensuring safety. The projects target improved passenger and maintenance facilities, safety and security, information technology, operations and equipment.

News release issued at 10:22 am, April 1, 2009.