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Rutherford Secures $17.6 Million to Ease Jacksonville Congestion

June 12, 2019

Another Round of DOT Funding Hits Northeast Florida

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Rutherford (FL-04) announces $17.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to address rail congestion in Jacksonville's urban core created by major railroad interchanges. Rutherford used his position on the House Appropriations Subcommittee that funds DOT to strongly advocate for this project in Washington.

"Northeast Florida, with its intricate network of railways, highways, and ports, remains a hotbed for federal investment and economic growth," said Rutherford. "Following other major awards to the region, this grant will ease congestion downtown and clear rail obstructions near major hospitals. I thank Secretary Chao for her partnership in positioning Northeast Florida as the logistical hub of the Eastern Seaboard."

"These investments in intercity passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve service reliability," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

This $17.6 million was awarded as part of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) competitive grant program. The funding for the Mitigating Jacksonville's Freight Train-Vehicle/Pedestrian Conflicts project will alleviate chokepoints at major downtown intersections to improve movement of people, patients, vehicles and freight throughout the Jacksonville region.