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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $8.5 Million for Tribal Transportation Safety Improvements


American Government Topics:  Anthony Foxx

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $8.5 Million for Tribal Transportation Safety Improvements

Federal Highway Administration
9 March 2015


FHWA 15-15
Monday, March 09, 2015
Contact: Doug Hecox
Tel: 202-366-0660

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced today that 82 tribes will receive more than $8.5 million for 94 projects from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) to improve transportation safety on tribal lands.

"Our nation's tribal communities deserve roads and bridges that are just as safe as any others, regardless of where they live," said Secretary Foxx. "By improving safety for drivers and their passengers on tribal lands, these important funds will enhance the quality of life for their communities."

The funds will be used for safety planning, engineering improvements, enforcement and emergency services, and education for tribal communities. This is the second year such funds have been awarded since the program's creation in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act. FHWA received 126 applications requesting a total of $27.1 million in assistance.

Congress created the program under MAP-21 to improve highway safety on tribal roads and other transportation facilities – statistically, some of the most hazardous in the nation because of poor physical condition and other factors.

Examples of the grant recipients include:

"The importance of road safety isn't lost on tribal leaders," said Federal Highway Deputy Administrator Gregory Nadeau. "From fueling road repairs to expediting safety planning and data collection, these new funds will help to make tribal communities safer."

A complete list of this year's recipients, and additional detail about the program, can be found online at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/ttp/



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