Rail funding is coming – is Jax paying attention? Jacksonville’s entry into the federal rail corridor program is a chance for the city to seize a role in its transportation future. Local leaders must step up to deliver on this longtime goal – will they get on board?
Published December 27, 2023 Editorial by Marcus Nelson
The background
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $8.2 billion to construct 10 passenger rail projects across the country and more for corridor planning activities nationwide. This follows a $16.4 billion investment announced last month for 25 rail projects of national significance along America’s busiest rail corridor.
A map of the Federal Railroad Administration’s Investments to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail. Courtesy: FRA
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