Transportation
These programs are administered by the Iowa DOT and projects approved by the Transportation Commission More Information - Contact
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$50 million for the Bridge Safety Fund to be used for infrastructure projects relating to functionally obsolete and structurally deficient bridges on the Primary Highway System
$3 million for capital improvements and related studies for expanding passenger rail services in Iowa
$3.5 million for constructing and improving recreational trails within the state. Of the amount appropriated, $750,000 was allocated for the Principal Riverwalk in Des Moines and $500,000 for the trail system and bridge in the Pinicon Ridge Park in Linn County.
$1.5 million for the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Fund. Of the amount appropriated, $1 million was allocated for replacement of the Union Pacific railroad bridge over the Cedar River in Waterloo, which collapsed during the 2008 flood.
$750,000 for infrastructure improvement grants at general aviation airports within the state.
$1,250,000 for deposit into the Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund.
$10 million through the existing Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy program, which is available to the cities and counties via an application-based program to fund road and street improvement to promote economic development in the state
Programs administered and projects selected by local governments: Street Construction Fund of the Cities and Secondary Road Fund of the Counties
These programs are administered and projects are selected by local governments: Street Construction Fund of the Cities and Secondary Road Fund of the Counties
$45 million was appropriated for formula distribution to all of the cities and counties in Iowa to be used for construction, reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of city streets or secondary roads. Forty-five percent of the funding will be distributed during the first year of the program (arriving July 2009). Fifty-five percent during the second year (arriving July 2010).
