House Approves Funding from Eaton County Transportation Authority and Other Local Entities

On December 11, 2009 the U.S. House of Representatives approved an appropriations bill that provides federal funding for the Eaton County Transportation Authority.  The legislation, pushed in large part by Congressman Mark Schauer, includes $1,000,000 for the Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN).  The funding allocated to EATRAN in this legislation will allow EATRAN to purchase additional transportation vehicles and upgrade its current equipment.   EATRAN serves the citizens of Eaton County by providing curb-to-curb public transportation in areas such as Delta Township, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Olivet, and other Eaton County cities.