SporTran expansion: $300M federal investment planned for Shreveport-Bossier transit

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – SporTran is planning to invest more than $300 million in federal funding to expand its operations across the Shreveport-Bossier area, with plans for two new buildings and two medical bus rapid transit lines.

The agency has secured federal approval for one of the BRT routes and is awaiting a federal grant decision on a second.

Four projects outlined

The four projects include an Autonomous Innovation Campus, an ADA Eligibility and Administration Center, and two Medical Bus Rapid Transit lines.

SporTran CEO Dinero Washington said the agency has been focused on securing federal transit dollars for Shreveport…

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