Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced Joyce Eleanor, CEO of Community Transit, at a hearing for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to discuss how the Recovery Act has benefited Community Transit and Northwest Washington.
“As a former member of Community Transit’s Board of Directors and a former regular rider on their commuter service, I was honored to introduce Joyce Eleanor CEO of Community Transit to testify at today’s Transportation and Infrastructure hearing.
“Community Transit is known in the 2nd District and in Washington state as a forward-thinking and community-focused transit agency.
“Community Transit has a great story to tell about how federal investments can help organizations grow and hire during tough economic times. As a result of the Recovery Act, Community Transit saved or created almost 80 jobs in my district.
“Community Transit is still struggling in this economy, but through Recovery Act funding, they were able to make new investments, their customers were able to rely on buses to commute around the region, and their workers were able to put food on the table and pay their bills.
