DOT overwhelmed by TIGER grant requests
DOT says the dollar amount requested in grant applications far exceeds the amount set aside for the program.
DOT awards $511M in transportation grants
Roughly 48 percent of the funding will go to road and bridge projects.
DOT offers $527M in grants
TIGER grants fund innovative transportation projects that address job creation and make a significant impact on a region.
Requests far exceed DOT grant funds
Nearly 1,000 construction grant applications for more than $19 billion far exceeded the $600 million available.
DOT makes transit awards
Recovery Act awards were made to fund 51 innovative transportation projects.
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