U.S. Department of Transportation - Thu September 13, 2018
U.S. DOT Announces $586M in Airport Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $586 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States....
U.S. Department of Transportation - Wed September 12, 2018
FRA Announces $46.3 Million in PTC Grant Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for at least $46 million for Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants....
U.S. DOT - Mon August 27, 2018
DOT Announces $616.9M in Grants to Airports in 45 States, Four Territories
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States....
AASHTO - Thu August 23, 2018
USDOT Aims $184M Grant at Georgia Express Lanes Project
The USDOT proposed to issue a more than $184 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or “INFRA” grant on June 29 to build additional dedicated express lanes on state Route 400 in Georgia, which is a major commuter route for Atlanta residents....
Emily Buenzle - Tue August 07, 2018
Chao Attends Energy, Infrastructure Summit in North Dakota
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao traveled to Bismarck, N.D., Aug. 6, to attend an energy and infrastructure summit. Chao joined Sen. John Hoeven, Congressman Kevin Cramer and others to talk about technology, energy, and the need for safe infrastructure, West Dakota Fox News reported....
Martha’s Vineyard Airport - Thu August 02, 2018
MVY Lands $11M Runway Grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a grant of more than $11 million for the Martha's Vineyard Airport. The grant is to reconstruct the main runway at the airport. The total project cost is $11.4 million....
USDOT - Tue July 31, 2018
USDOT Announces $75M Grant for Light Rail Project in Tacoma
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of a $75 million grant to the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority for the Tacoma Link Extension Project, which will expand Link light rail to growing areas such as the Stadium and Hilltop District....
U.S. Department of Transportation - Mon July 30, 2018
DOT to Provide $180M in Infrastructure Grants to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the FAA will provide $180 million in infrastructure grants for the construction of two major taxiway complexes at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)....
Associated Press - Tue July 24, 2018
Columbus Opens Learning Center With 'Smart City' Message
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio's capital wants to get smart — and it's launched an interactive learning center to get people to buy in. The Smart Columbus Experience Center opened to the public June 30....
USDOT - Thu July 05, 2018
USDOT Announces $225M for Boston Green Line Extension
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao was joined by FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Michael Capuano, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, and state and local officials on June 25 to announce the release of a $225 million federal grant agreement for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) light rail project....
