Project Grant IL2021050
Award Date
8/18/21
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$172M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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