$311,000 award for rural and tribal assistance pilot grant program to provide states, local governments, and tribal governments with grants to support project development leading to future…

The Department of Transportation's Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (CFDA 20.943) awarded a $311,000 Cooperative Agreement to the County of Douglas, Oregon to support planning and design activities for a transportation project in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. The funding will be used to conduct a traffic analysis and prepare a RAISE grant application to address local impacts from planned state highway modifications. Key deliverables include a statement of work, project schedule, milestones, risk management plan, and quarterly/annual reports. The project aims to develop recommendations for improvements to offset local impacts and enhance transportation connectivity for Douglas County commuters. The Cooperative Agreement has a period of performance from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.

$311,000 award for rural and tribal assistance pilot grant program to provide states, local governments, and tribal governments with grants to support project development leading to future applications to DOT credit or grant programs. Activities: green unincorporated area traffic analysis and raise grant preparation: study & recommend improvements to offset local impacts of state highway improvements; to address the local impacts from the highway 42 modifications and the potential of an alternative roadway to connect residents to the town of roseburg. Deliverables: statement of work, project schedule, milestones, risk management plan, quarterly & annual reports intended beneficiaries: douglas county commuters