Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that they helped deliver more than $15.7 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve housing and transportation infrastructure in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. This investment comes from a grant program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen helped pass.
“The Historic Westside is a hub for the Black community in Las Vegas and is a key piece of our economy and culture,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I have consistently fought to provide federal opportunities for the Westside, and I was proud to help secure this funding, which will continue to support new affordable housing, help revitalize this historic neighborhood, and draw new business to this beloved Nevada community.”
“Access to reliable public transportation is critical for helping hardworking Nevadans,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to announce that the Historic Westside in Las Vegas is receiving nearly $16 million to improve transportation access. This federal funding will support housing stability, revitalize the Historic Westside, and better connect residents with downtown Las Vegas.”
Senator Cortez Masto and Rosen helped deliver $15,724,050 for the Historic Westside through the USDOT’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Awards. This transportation project will support the Marble Manor public housing redevelopment and contribute to hundreds of jobs revitalizing the streetscape along two corridors: Washington Avenue and H Street, including widened sidewalks, bike lanes, curb extensions, transit stop improvements, enhanced lighting, and shade trees to provide a range of comfortable and accessible transportation choices for neighborhood residents.
The Senators have prioritized securing federal funding for the Historic Westside, including $50 million through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to revitalize and create more middle-class homes at the Marble Manor Apartments, $1.3 million to help redevelop the Jackson Avenue corridor, $6.9 million to support workforce development programs at the Westside Education and Training Center, and $1.7 million to improve broadband access for Westside residents.
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