Nbis 38 proposed budget FY2022-23

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $369,591.15 Project Grant to the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority on July 18, 2023 under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program. This grant will support the Authority's infrastructure development, repair, and modernization efforts across Puerto Rico's highway system and public transportation services. Key products and services to be delivered include highway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, landslide remediation, scouring countermeasures, noise barrier installation, lighting system rehabilitation, traffic control system implementation, automated fare collection system management, Intelligent Transportation System deployment, and integrated transit network planning. The grant funding will also facilitate post-disaster relief efforts to repair transportation arteries damaged by hurricanes, as well as the procurement, maintenance, and upgrades of public transit vehicles and assets. The Authority commonly issues sub-awards to municipalities and contractors for project execution, with the Puerto Rico Integrated Transit Authority serving as a key strategic partner.