Tag: TIGER grants

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Truck lanes in Arizona, other highway projects get a boost from U.S. DOT
The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program will help fund the building of a new freeway in Nebraska, the widening of I-57 in Illinois, and the separation of trucks from other vehicles on Arizona State Route 189 in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.
March 12, 2018
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Trump’s budget plan cuts infrastructure improvements
President Donald Trump unveiled an outline for his “America First” proposed budget for 2018, which cuts the Department of Transportation’s funding by $2.4 billion, or 13 percent.
March 16, 2017
President Trump’s 2018 budget “blueprint” calls for the elimination of TIGER grants, which have been used since 2009 to help fund infrastructure improvements.
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DOT overwhelmed by TIGER grant requests
DOT says the dollar amount requested in grant applications far exceeds the amount set aside for the program.
April 6, 2012
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DOT awards $511M in transportation grants
Roughly 48 percent of the funding will go to road and bridge projects.
December 15, 2011
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DOT offers $527M in grants
TIGER grants fund innovative transportation projects that address job creation and make a significant impact on a region.
July 1, 2011
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Requests far exceed DOT grant funds
Nearly 1,000 construction grant applications for more than $19 billion far exceeded the $600 million available.
September 24, 2010
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DOT makes transit awards
Recovery Act awards were made to fund 51 innovative transportation projects.
February 18, 2010
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