Consulting and professional services for the pavement management office

The Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority was awarded a $120,000 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200) on August 22, 2023. The funding will provide consulting and professional services to support the Pavement Management Office, which is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of Puerto Rico's highway system and public transportation services. The Authority utilizes federal grants to facilitate transportation infrastructure development, repair, and modernization, including highway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, transit vehicle procurement, and operational assistance for systems like Tren Urbano. Sub-awards are commonly issued to municipalities and contractors for project execution, while strategic partners like the Puerto Rico Integrated Transit Authority serve as key sub-recipients.