This $9,015,758 Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants) will support construction of the Plank-Nicholson Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Specifically, the funds will be used to build BRT bus stations, make related roadway improvements such as concrete bus pads and intersection upgrades, construct crosswalks and ADA-compliant sidewalks, and undertake other corridor infrastructure enhancements. These improvements are expected to improve connectivity to the BRT stations, enhance pedestrian safety, streamline traffic and transit operations, and increase the overall effectiveness of the Plank-Nicholson BRT system. The award was made to the Baton Rouge City Office of the Treasurer, which is the municipal government for the City-Parish of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The grant has an award date of April 9, 2024 and a target completion date of October 14, 2025.
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