WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas today announced $3 million to support the construction of a bus transit center in Salem.
"Ensuring safe and reliable public transportation is essential for Oregonians to easily get from Point A to Point B," Wyden said. "This federal award for Salem will help keep Oregon communities connected and local economies rolling, and I will continue to fight for more resources to support transportation projects across the state."
"Reliable public transportation keeps our communities connected and our economy moving," Merkley said. "Once completed, the South Salem Transit Center will give folk...