MATA celebrates additional $140M in federal funding
Federal Transit administrator Nuria Fernandez (middle) is applauded as she announces $76.3 million in federal funding through grants for MATA programs on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
With the funding, MATA is looking to add “service in the streets,” but it also hopes to move to a new headquarters within three years.
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