WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that public transit systems across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex were awarded a federal grant of $10,033,037 through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation and ensure the safe travel of fans and athletes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

"The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, which will bring millions of fans to North Texas in need of a safe mode of transportation to seamlessly travel to and from stadiums," said Sen. Cornyn. "I'm grateful these resources will enhance public transit to help meet the expec...