Safe and accessible options set-aside

The New Mexico Department of Transportation Transit and Rail Division was awarded $215,254.61 on April 3, 2023 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The funding supports the Division's administration of various transportation infrastructure projects across New Mexico through formula subawards. As the designated recipient, the Transit and Rail Division oversees project delivery by regional transportation planning organizations and metropolitan planning organizations using $38 million in subawards to reconstruct US Route 64 and $20 million to preserve pavement along Interstate 10. Additionally, the Division has administered $3.1 million in subawards under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program to 53 rural transit agencies for operating assistance. The funding enhances mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities through regional transit districts.