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Southern District multimodal grants announced
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – The Mississippi Transportation Commission recently announced the award of approximately $3.4 million in funding for multimodal transportation projects throughout the Southern District.
The Commission approved the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to award grants to regional and municipal airports, ports, railroads and public transit organizations throughout Mississippi.
“Transportation extends far beyond roadways and bridges; it encompasses a vast network of railroads, airports, public transit and ports and waterways,” said Commissioner Tom King, Chairman, Mississippi Transportation Commission. “MDOT is proud to support and help grow our state’s intermodal transportation network as each mode ultimately helps move goods and services, driving economic growth and development.”
Funding for these multimodal grants comes from the Multimodal Transportation Improvement Fund. Money from this fund is allocated specifically to support multimodal grants each year. Grant applications, which include project details and funds requested, are reviewed and approved by a multimodal committee specific to each mode of transportation.
Two ports received funding.
- Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, $796,050 – support project to overlay South Rd. at the port.
- MS State Port of Gulfport, $556,170 – install a warehouse fire protection system at the port.
Two airports received funding.
- Gulfport-Biloxi Airport, $432,000 – construct a T-Hangar facility at the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport.
- Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport Authority, $275,851 – construct an aircraft parking ramp at the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.
Six public transits received funding.
- Coast Transit Authority, $480,000 – provide operating assistance for its transit system.
- Community Development Incorporated, $72,000 – support project for vehicle insurance.
- D.J. Transit Inc., $43,000 – support project for vehicle match and vehicle insurance.
- Five County Child Development Program Inc., $20,000 – support project for vehicle insurance.
- Mount Zion Economic Community Center, Inc., $52,715 – support project for vehicle match and vehicle insurance.
- Natchez Transit System, $43,000 – support project for vehicle match and vehicle insurance.
Two railroads received funding.
- Rail Authority of East Mississippi, $396,000 – design and real estate acquisition of a new rail car storage area for the East MS Intermodal Railroad.
- Harrison County Development, $294,676 – relocate track and a switch along the Seaway Lead in Harrison County.
For more information on MDOT’s multimodal resources and other grants visit GoMDOT.com.
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