This grant is for the critical purpose of automating the East Alburg Railroad Trestle Bridge Swing Span. As an identified project within SAFETEA-LU, this initiative seeks to significantly enhance railroad efficiency by modernizing the bridge’s operation. The automation will streamline the movement of train traffic, reducing operational delays. Furthermore, this essential funding will facilitate increased commercial and recreational vessel traffic on the channel. By minimizing the swing span’s operating time, the project aims to optimize waterway access and improve overall transportation flow for both rail and marine users in the East Alburg region, ensuring safer and more efficient transit.
Opportunity ID: 103393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-RLD-05-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | East Alburg Railroad Trestle Bridge Swing Span Automation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 20.314 — Railroad Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2011 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2011 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,784,155 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | New England Central Railroad & Connecticut Southern Railroad is the only entity eligible to apply for this Grant. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DOT – Federal Railroad Administration |
| Description: | Identified project in SAFETEA-LU for the purpose of automating the operation of the East Alburg Railroad Trestle Bridge Swing Span. The funding will improve railroad efficiency and allow more commercial and recreational traffic on the channel by reducing the swing span operating time. |
| Link to Additional Information: | East Alburg Railroad Trestle Bridge Swing Span Automation |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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