Fri December 15, 2017
FTA Announces $5 Million to Improve Transit Options on Tribal Lands
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Dec. 14, the award of approximately $5 million to help American Indian and Alaskan Native tribal governments initiate, continue and improve transit service on tribal lands....
Emily Buenzle - Wed November 15, 2017
State DOT to Receive More Than $10B for Transportation, Infrastructure
The Florida Department of Transportation will receive $10.8 billion to keep the state's transportation and infrastructure system going strong. Gov. Rick Scott announced the funding Nov. 14 as part of the recommended FY 2018-2019 "Securing Florida's Future" budget, Historic City News reported....
Mon October 30, 2017
FHWA Reopens Tolling Pilot Program to Support Interstate Improvements
FHWA is offering states additional options by reopening a program that allows tolling on existing interstates to finance improvements and upgrades. The FHWA will consider applications for three slots under the Interstate System Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Pilot Program (ISRRPP), which currently is the only program that allows tolling of an existing interstate mainline to support the rehabilitation or reconstruction of the road....
Wed October 25, 2017
FHWA Awards Millions to Explore New Ways to Pay for Highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects....
Emily Buenzle - Wed October 18, 2017
Vt. Economic Group Funds Growth Projects
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved $9.9 million in financing in an effort to provide support to a variety of projects throughout the state, Vermont Biz reported. The series of commercial, agricultural, energy and small business projects the VDEA funds will cover cost a total $29 million....
Mon October 09, 2017
FHWA Awards More than $15M to States Exploring New Ways to Pay for Highways
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Oct. 6, $15.5 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives (STSFA) grants to six states that are exploring new ways to fund highway and bridge projects....
Fri September 29, 2017
DOT Awards $40 Million to Puerto Rico for Emergency Road, Bridge Repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $40 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore essential service on roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Maria throughout Puerto Rico....
Thu September 21, 2017
FAA Rolls Out $277.5M in Infrastructure Grants to 67 More Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 21, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $277.5 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 22 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Emily Buenzle - Wed August 30, 2017
FHWA Gives $25M to Aid Post-Harvey Infrastructure Repairs
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will provide $25 million in emergency funding to help repair Texas roads, bridges and highways damaged by Hurricane Harvey. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao told the FHWA Aug....
Emily Buenzle - Wed August 23, 2017
FAA: Airports to See Even More Funding
In a new announcement Aug. 22, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the Federal Aviation Administration will now issue $282.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to airports across the country....
