FTA awards $67 million for Massachusetts rail transit accessibility
Federal program helps fund projects to make older transit systems more efficient and accessible for the elderly and disabled
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Washington cities to reconnect neighborhoods in two cities with bus line stations
Plans include building bus lanes, bridges, and other pedestrian infrastructure improvements to help disadvantaged neighborhoods
FAA releases almost $187 million for airport modernization projects
Grants will help make improvements to’ terminals, baggage systems, safety systems and other infrastructure upgrades at facilities nationwide
Ohio awards more than $120 million for local water infrastructure
Grants to fund essential projects such as water distribution systems, waterline extensions, water tower replacements and new pipes and mains
Texas awarded $39 million to prepare for wildfires
Forest Service funds will help establish programs, buy equipment, train personnel and develop protection plans
New Jersey to use $156 million to bring solar to underserved communities
Initiatives will prioritize community solar, multifamily solar, residential solar and technical assistance and workforce development
Florida to build $257 million interchange to reduce congestion
Current Interstate 95 interchange is outdated, featuring deficient median opening spacing and driveway connections
Feds announce new round of funding to improve water availability in western states
Four initiatives in California, Colorado and Washington seek to increase storage capacity by at least 1.6 million acre-feet
New York announces grants for housing projects, transit-oriented developments
State is allocating $67 million that is expected to attract $576 million in private investment
$179 million to go to water recycling projects in western states
Funds to flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase availability of water sources in drought-prone regions
