The project funds preliminary engineering and nepa to eliminate an at-grade rail crossing by introducing a grade separation

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Nampa received a $1,512,250 Project Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program (CFDA 20.327), awarded on May 1, 2025, with a completion date of October 31, 2027. The grant funds preliminary engineering and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review activities for a grade separation project designed to eliminate an at-grade rail crossing in Nampa, Idaho. Upon completion, the project will enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability of transportation through the intersection by addressing current safety and mobility challenges at the crossing.

The intended beneficiaries of this project include the City of Nampa, Nampa Highway District No. 1, Union Pacific Railroad, freight transporters, and the communities of Canyon and Ada counties. By advancing the design and environmental review phases, this preliminary work positions the project to improve highway-rail grade crossing safety, reduce conflicts between highway and rail operations, enhance mobility for people and goods, and support regional economic benefits and community connectivity.

Once constructed, the project aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of travel through the intersection by addressing the current safety and mobility challenges. The intended beneficiaries are: the city of nampa, nampa highway district no. 1, union pacific railroad, freight transporters, and the communities of both canyon and ADA counties.