Executive & Legislative Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy - Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose
On June 7, 2023, the Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose joined Mayor Sylvester Turner, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and a host of city council members, community stakeholders, and East End business leaders to announce the City of Houston’s $36.91 million in federal funding through the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program for the West Belt Improvement Project (Phase I). The award is the largest allocation in the state of Texas.
- Phase 1 includes the construction of 4 underpasses and closure of 4 at-grade crossings to eliminate 7 existing at-grade crossings and reconstruct one underpass to current standards. When completed, Phase 1 will have an opportunity to create a 9,000-foot sealed corridor and quiet zone.
This funding will ensure the reconstruction of the Navigation Boulevard railroad underpass and the construction of the Commerce Street underpass.
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Related Articles:
- Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program
US DoT Website - Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program: West Belt Improvement Project (Phase 1)
Engage Houston Website
Executive Advocacy Links:
- President Joe Biden
- EPA Administrator Michael Regan
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
- Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
- Labor Secretary Marty Walsh
- Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu
- Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clark
- Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose
- CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
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