Washington DC- Congressman Tom Cole announced the award of a $1,100,000 grant for Cleveland Area Rapid Transit/University of Oklahoma. The funds will be used for the design and construction of improvements to a park-and-ride lot and design for a new bus operating/maintenance facility on the University of Oklahoma's campus.

     "I am pleased to see such a great investment in the University and the surrounding Norman community. The area transit system is vital to a growing community, and will help make public transportation in Cleveland County a more viable option," Congressman Tom Cole said.

     The grant was awarded through the FY 2003 Transportation Appropriations Bill.