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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Fixed Guideway Infrastructure Investment Program

Funded Amount: $750,000,000



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Agency: Federal Transit Administration

Description: Provide capital assistance for the modernization of existing fixed guideway systems such as heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, monorail, trolleybus, aerial tramway, inclined plane, cable car, automated guideway transit, ferryboats, that portion of motor bus service operated on exclusive or controlled rights-of-way, and high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes.

Benefits to Public: Federal support for transit offers transportation alternatives and provides mobility to employment and other destinations for persons with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, and senior citizens. Major transit reinvestments contribute to the livability of communities, enhance mobility options and reduce energy use.

Beneficiaries: Citizens,Community

Who Select the Projects: State, Region/MPO/District, Local Gov.

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