Thompson Announces City of Jackson Awarded $2.8 Million Through FTA Bus & Bus Facilities Program

BOLTON, MS — Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the City of Jackson has been awarded $2,800,000 through the U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration’s FY25 Buses & Bus Facilities Program. The grant will fund significant bus stop improvements to enhance safety, accessibility, and service reliability for transit riders across Jackson.

“I am proud to announce this important federal investment in Jackson’s public transportation system,” said Congressman Thompson. “Reliable, safe, and accessible transit is essential for connecting residents to jobs, education, and healthcare. These upgrades will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of thousands of Jackson commuters.”