$1,150,000 is awarded for regional infrastructure accelerators program to the city of jacksonville

The Department of Transportation's Immediate Office of the Secretary awarded a Cooperative Agreement worth $1.15 million to the City of Jacksonville, Florida on September 1, 2026, under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Program (CFDA 20.223) to establish and operate a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator. The accelerator provides planning, technical assistance, and financing support to advance and fund major transportation projects including those sponsored by Jacksonville Transit Authority, North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, Amtrak, CSX, University of Florida, and Jacksonville International Airport. Deliverables include a work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables, and 2 CFR 200 compliance documentation. The award runs through August 31, 2029, with performance taking place in Florida. Beneficiaries include LaVilla and the city's urban core residents, commuters, businesses, transit users, pedestrians, cyclists, and communities throughout the Jacksonville region.

Activities to be performed: establishing and operating a regional infrastructure accelerator that provides planning, technical assistance, and financing support to advance and fund major transportation projects (JTA, nftpo, amtrak, CSX, UF, and JIA). Deliverables/expected outcomes: work plan, quarterly reports, project deliverables and 2 CFR 200 compliance. Beneficiaries: lavilla the city?s urban core residents, commuters, business, transit users, pedestrians, cyclists, and communities through the jacksonville region.