City Transportation Projects Funded by Federal Grants

Overview

The map below provides a list of federal grants that were awarded to the City for since 2004. These grants, administered by the state government and the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, have played a crucial role in enhancing mobility, safety, and transportation infrastructure resilience. Each project featured on this map was made possible through successful grant applications prepared by the Department of the President of the Board of Public Service. Click on individual project grant markers to learn more about scope of improvements, and the benefits to our community.

Federal Grant Programs Map

The projects displayed here have been funded through several federal grant programs, each designed to support different aspects of transportation infrastructure. Those are:

• ARRA - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Used for transportation infrastructure projects, including transit capital improvements, and highway, street, and bridge construction.
• BRM - Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program - On-System Bridges: Used for bridge replacement and rehabilitation of bridges located on the federal-aid highway system.
• BRO - Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program - Off-System Bridges: Used for bridge replacement and rehabilitation of bridges located off the federal-aid highway system.
• BUILD - Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Discretionary Grant Program: Used for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact including roads, rails, transit, and ports.
• CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Project: Focuses on projects that improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion through initiatives like new bike lanes, traffic signal optimizations, and transit enhancements.
• HISP - Highway Safety Improvement Program: Funds projects aimed at reducing traffic accidents and improving roadway safety.
• MULT: Multiple sources of federal funding
• STBG - Surface Transportation Block Grant Program: Provides flexible funding that may be used by states and cities for projects that preserve and improve the conditions and performance on any federal-aid highway, bridge, or tunnels on any public road, pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, and capital transit projects.
  • STP-S - Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated: Provides funding for a broad range of transportation improvements, including road reconstruction, bridge repairs, and pedestrian infrastructure.
  • STP-E - Surface Transportation Program - Enhancement: Provides funding for a broad range of non-traditional transportation improvements, transportation alternatives, and highway and transit safety.
• TAP - Transportation Alternatives Program: Supports non-motorized transportation projects such as sidewalks, trails, and streetscape improvements to enhance walkability and connectivity.