Floor SpeechNeutral2026-09-01
VERMONT AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT
Jimmy Gomez
DCA-34 · Representative
Infrastructure
Context
On 2026-09-01, Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34) delivered a floor speech titled "VERMONT AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT" in the House.
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VERMONT AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Page H5411] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] VERMONT AVENUE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (Mr. GOMEZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. GOMEZ. Mr. Speaker, for far too many Angelenos, a bus ride to work, school, or home takes far too long. Today, we are changing that. I am proud to announce $149 million in new Federal funding for L.A.'s busiest bus corridor, through the Vermont Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project. This investment will serve over 20 million riders a year, cut travel time by 24 percent, and create thousands of good-paying jobs. Angelenos deserve transit that gets them where they need to go, faster, safer, and on time. This investment is a major step forward to a more connected, affordable, and livable Los Angeles. ____________________