Vicente Gonzalez | Official U.S. House headshot
Vicente Gonzalez | Official U.S. House headshot
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – On August 9, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) celebrated multiple federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout the 34thCongressional District of Texas. The federal grants, in addition to state funding, were awarded to several local rural transit agencies, counties, organizations and cities by the Texas Transportation Commission.
“We need to ensure that our rural communities have the support they need to enhance and update their infrastructure,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “These federal funds will improve access to transportation, roads, and sidewalks in our rural communities. Investments like these enhance connectivity and ensure that South Texans, especially seniors and people with disabilities, can get where they need to go safely and efficiently.”
The City of Rio Hondo received $1,550,400 million from a Federal Funding Award to improve bicycle paths and school walking corridors. Additionally, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council received $1,145,038 million and the Rural Economic Assistance League, Inc. received $1,618,243 for the improvement and maintenance of public transportation options from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program.
The full list of awards for the 34th District is as follows:
Federal Funding Award
- City of Rio Hondo - $1,550,400
FTA Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
- Kleberg County Human Services - $110,000
- Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council - $415,000
- Rural Economic Assistance League, Inc. - $341,898
FTA Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program
- Kleberg County Human Services - $454,322
- Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council - $1,145,038
- Rural Economic Assistance League, Inc. - $1,618,243
- City of South Padre Island - $754,390
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