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Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

New federal cash paves way for East Austin's 'wishbone' bridge over Lady Bird Lake - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin received a $4 million grant from the federal government to fund a $25 million pedestrian bridge project on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail.
The unique three-pronged bridge will feature a 76-foot-wide plaza with public artwork by Houston artist Dixie Friend Gay and will also involve the replacement of a pedestrian tunnel with a more spacious one. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Federal grant provides $105M for Chavez-Fourth Street cap over rebuilt I-35 - Austin Monitor

$105 million federal grant for construction of caps over I-35 in Austin.
Grant part of the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program for cap-and-stitch efforts. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
4 months ago
California

California's high-speed rail is taking shape. This Sacramento manufacturer may play a part

Siemens Mobility, a German company with a manufacturing hub in Sacramento, is one of two bidders selected by the California High-Speed Rail Authority to compete for a $561 million contract to build high-speed train cars.
The winning bidder will build six high-speed trains capable of operating at speeds of 220 miles per hour and will be responsible for maintaining the trains for 30 years.
The $3.1 billion federal grant awarded to the high-speed rail project is a key factor in moving forward with the implementation of rail service. [ more ]
Streetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

Hundreds of Vision Zero Projects Get Mega Biden Bucks - Streetsblog USA

The redesign of Queens Boulevard in New York City has received a federal grant of $29.75 million as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
The project aims to improve safety for vulnerable road users, enhance surveillance on traffic-related fatalities, and prevent speeding. [ more ]
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