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Today Congressman David Scott greeted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood as he presented a check to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for $47.6 million in funding under the TIGER II Discretionary federal grant program for the Atlanta Streetcar Project. Scott joined Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson for the check presentation.

"Atlanta represents the hub of the South.  The Atlanta Streetcar Project will produce the outcomes and measurable results needed to sustain Atlanta’s place as a national and regional asset," said Scott. "Once completed, the project will have a significant impact on long-term outcomes associated with promoting economic competitiveness, livability, sustainability, and safety.  Most importantly this project will create jobs and help stimulate our local economy."

The Atlanta Streetcar project showcases a unique public-private partnership, known as the Georgia Transit Connector, which consists of the City of Atlanta, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), and the Atlanta business community.  It is a bold undertaking of high-level visibility for the nation, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, which welcomes more than 4.7 million tourists each year.