Nbis 38 proposed budget FY2022-23

The Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority received a $1,030,723.95 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on July 18, 2023. The grant is awarded under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) federal program, which funds highway construction, preservation, and improvement projects across the U.S.

Under this grant, the Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority will utilize the funds to deliver various transportation infrastructure development, repair, and modernization services in Puerto Rico. This includes critical projects such as highway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, landslide remediation, noise barrier installation, lighting system rehabilitation, and traffic control system implementation. The Authority also plans to leverage the grant to facilitate modal integration and efficiency through the management of automated fare collection systems, deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems, and planning for integrated transit networks. Additionally, post-disaster relief efforts, transit vehicle procurement, preventive maintenance, and public transit asset upgrades will be undertaken using the grant funding. 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.