Anthony Foxx

Lyft Forms Partnership with Black Organizations to Provide Accessible Transportation

Faith Petrie, Contributing WriterAugust 27, 2020

Ridesharing app Lyft announced an initiative that would provide 1.5 million rides to make transportation accessible to underserved communities. The company joined forces with 11 organizations including The National Urban League, Black Women’s Roundtable and the NAACP.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $9.5 Million in Workforce Development Grants

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 27, 2015

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently announced $9.5 million in grants to 19 projects in 13 states selected to help train a new generation of skilled workers and support long-term careers in the public transportation industry. The announcement was made at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC), and the grants are provided through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA)