While districts in urban areas throughout the state might see the most money, representatives of rural areas also want to see benefits from federal transit legislation, one Republican lawmaker told The Center Square on Monday.
“Making transportation more affordable and safer is important, especially for communities in my district,” said Assemblymember Juan Alanis, R-Modesto. “Our region is large and very rural, which means transportation options can be scarce compared to urban areas, such as the Bay Area and San Francisco. As a former law enforcement officer, I believe we must also ensure that passengers feel safe when they are taking public transportation. We need good bipartisan solutions. This measure furthers that goal.”
