The high-level planning project will help determine if the KCS corridor can provide mobility and economic opportunity for Denton County and the North Texas region.
In awarding the grants, FRA focused on trespass hot spots — geographic areas where law enforcement agencies have witnessed high instances of the behavior.
The Mobility for All Pilot Program seeks to improve mobility options through employing innovative coordination of transportation strategies and building partnerships.
In total, $130 million was awarded to 41 projects in 40 states.
The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, with selection based on criteria such as successfully leveraging the federal funds with private partnerships.
The 30-day extension applies to grant programs currently administered by FTA with active notices of funding opportunities.
The grant will partially fund the Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvements Project, which will enhance service on Metrolink’s Ventura County and Antelope Valley lines.
The new "HOPE" program supports planning, engineering and technical studies, or financial planning to improve services.
The Fiscal Year 2019 grants will support 39 projects in 20 states
The addition of electric vehicles is in line with the agency’s continued efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.