Gary Peters: “So we're going to try to work through this and find out how we can coordinate better to make the kind of necessary…”

I commend James Avery, Justus Thigpen Sr., and all the folks who are leading the charge on this revitalization project, and I was proud to be a federal partner in their efforts.

I feel deeply honored to receive this recognition and I’m thrilled to celebrate this new community space alongside residents and partners.

The newly renovated Pontiac Oaks Park is a prime example of what’s possible when federal, state, and local officials work together to achieve a common goal.

Making sure we can recruit and retain highly skilled professionals for this essential workforce will improve railway safety in communities across the country.