Foothill Transit was awarded a $7.24 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) after receiving support for its bid from U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton). Rep. Royce was joined by members of the California delegation in writing a letter to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator Carolyn Flowers regarding Foothill Transit's request for funds to build a new, eco-friendly transit center on the campus of Mt. SAC Community College.

"This grant allows Foothill Transit to cut down on emissions and gridlock on our roadways, while the buses that will utilize the center are built by a company that manufactures in our community. It's a win-win for our local economy and the environment,” said Rep. Royce.

Foothill Transit is a joint powers authority of 21 member cities in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. It operates an expansive fixed-route bus public transit service throughout Los Angeles County and serves Mt. SAC Community College. A separate state grant for Foothill Transit will provide the funds for buses made by Proterra, Inc., a company with a manufacturing plant in the City of Industry.