The project will improve five at-grade intersections of roadways with the florida east coast railroad (FEC) by tunneling the roads under the railroad and providing safe and comfortable pedestrian…

This Project Grant award of $1,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 20.940) will fund the improvement of five at-grade intersections of roadways with the Florida East Coast Railroad in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The project will tunnel the roads under the railroad tracks and provide safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in the tunnels. This will improve connectivity from a transportation-disadvantaged area west of the railroad to parks, grocery stores, hospitals, libraries, and jobs on the east side of the railroad. The project is expected to be completed by July 1, 2027.

The project will improve five at-grade intersections of roadways with the florida east coast railroad (FEC) by tunneling the roads under the railroad and providing safe and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in the tunnels. The project will provide an improved connection from a transportation disadvantaged area west of the FEC to parks, grocery stores, hospitals, libraries and jobs of the east side of the FEC.