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BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Following hot on the heels of the announcement that Avelo Airlines is going to fly nonstop from Brownsville to Las Vegas, the Rio Grande Valley\\u2019s largest city has received more good transportation news.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Brownsville a $4.7 million grant for the replacement of six diesel buses with battery-powered electric buses.\\xa0

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez said the grant will facilitate the procurement of six battery-powered electric buses. These more advanced buses will provide a quieter, smoother ride and experience for residents, she explained.

\\u201cThis grant represents a significant step towards the City's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and provide cleaner, more efficient public transportation,\\u201d said Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez.

\\u201cBMetro is the largest transit provider in the RGV serving over one million riders annually including high school, UTRGV and TSC students.\\u201d

In an exclusive interview with the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, Ramirez also spoke about a decision by Brownsville City Commission to approve a $31 Million Certificate of Obligation Issuance.

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