This department is offering the FY10 Springfield Rail Relocation Grant in Illinois for the consolidation of various rail corridors in Springfield. The grant aims to explore the potential relocation of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Illinois & Midland, Union Pacific expanded freight operations, high speed rail trains, and Canadian National Railroad tracks in the Springfield area. The study will focus on enhancing rail operations and infrastructure from Sangamon Avenue to Stanford Avenue, contributing to improved transportation efficiency and safety. Applications are open until February 20, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 219374
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FR-LRI-10-023 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY10 Springfield Rail Relocation, IL |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 20.320 — Rail Line Relocation and Improvement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $244,233 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only the Illinois Department of Transportation is eligible to apply for this grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description:: | The Springfield Study investigated the potential consolidation of all or a portion of the following rail corridors (all located in Springfield, Illinois): the Union Pacific Railroad tracks along Third Street; the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks on Tenth Street; the Illinois & Midland Railroad tracks near 15th Street North of Grand Avenue; the right of way and tracks required to carry the Union Pacific Railroad?s expanded freight operations and high speed rail trains, extending from 500 feet north of Sangamon Avenue on the north to 1,000 feet north of Stanford Avenue on the South; and, the Canadian National Railroad tracks adjacent to 19th Street, extending from the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing at Starnes on the north to the Airline connection on the south. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1