Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was honored today for dedication and support of mass transit during ceremony at South Dallas DART station.
DART recognized Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for her work to support state, local and federal transit Monday with a commemorative plaque at a South Dallas rail station.
Officials credited Johnson for landing millions in federal funds to help finance the $1.8 billion Green Line expansion.
“It was vital to the future of our project,” said Gary Thomas, president and executive director of Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
The Green Line provides light rail access to Carrollton and Farmers Branch as well as stops at Fair Park, the American Airlines Center and Love Field airport.
Johnson attended this morning’s ceremony, which was held at the Hatcher Street Station.
She said public transportation is vital to the area and her constituents.
“It’s an economic engine for this area,” Johnson said about the need for public transportation.
She said she appreciated the honor.
“It is very warming to see that people have come together and do things that are meaningful for them and their community and service to the general public,” Johnson said.
Willie Mae Coleman, president of the Bertrand Neighborhood Association, said it’s an honor to have the plaque there celebrating Johnson’s work.
“The kids in this area enjoy the station here,” she said. “It’s something we truly need.”
Vicki Meek, who created the public art exhibits at the station, agreed.
“With everything Eddie Bernice Johnson has done for this area, to have her plaque in my station is an added bonus,” she said. “It’s the official recognition of everything she has done to make public transit possible.”
Above article by SARAH KRAMER - Staff Writer Dallas Morning News
