Project Grant IL2026007
- This $200,000 project grant from the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration will fund the construction of a new passenger ferryboat docking terminal and related amenities in East Moline, Illinois. Awarded on January 26, 2023 to the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Metrolink), the grant will support environmental assessment activities and construction of the new dock terminal to expand ferryboat service to a newly developed area by December 31, 2027....
- The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $631,041 Project Grant to the Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, doing business as Metrolink, to maintain its ferry boats, docks, and trailers in a state of good repair. The grant funding will cover costs associated with dock replacement projects, ferry boat and trailer maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation/replacement. The award aims to enhance safety, passenger experience, and overall...
- The Federal Transit Administration awarded Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (doing business as Metrolink) $10,000,000 on July 21, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526). Metrolink will use the funding to design, engineer, and construct an expansion to its depot facility dedicated to electric vehicle storage and fire hazard mitigation. The project includes acquisition of materials and equipment for the...
- The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, doing business as Metrolink, received a $42,646 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The funding will be used for preventive maintenance of Metrolink's fleet of 3 ferryboats and their associated trailers. This will allow Metrolink to continue providing reliable and safe ferryboat operations to passengers...
- The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Metrolink) was awarded a $4,300,001 Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase five electric buses. This grant aims to provide capital funding for low or no emissions bus projects and replace, rehabilitate, purchase, or lease buses and bus related equipment. The electric buses must be...
- The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $348,029.42 on August 31, 2026, under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270) to support operational expenses for the Brussels Ferry and Kampsville Ferry located in District 8 across Greene, Jersey, and Calhoun counties. The award funds maintenance and operations of these two publicly owned ferry systems. Performance runs through August 28, 2033, with all work...
- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded a $36,000,000 Formula Grant under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to the Northeast Illinois Railroad Co., doing business as Metra Metropolitan Rail, to perform a mid-life overhaul of 21 F59PHI locomotives. The project aims to upgrade the main engines from Tier 0+ to Tier 3 emissions standards and the head-end power generators from Tier 2 to Tier 4i, improving air quality and reducing emissions...
- The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation $393,395.22 on August 31, 2026, under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270) to fund operational expenses for the Brussels Ferry and Kampsville Ferry located in Greene, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties in District 8. The award funds the maintenance and operation of two publicly owned ferry terminals and vessels. Performance extends through August 28, 2033, with all work...
- The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Black Hawk County, doing business as Met Transit, received a $2.27 million Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507). The grant will fund eligible operating expenses from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to maintain fixed route public bus service and ADA paratransit service for residents of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Evansdale, Iowa. Met Transit...
- This $32,615,065 Formula Grant award, provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525), will support the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District (Metro Transit) in maintaining the Metro Transit light rail system and facilities in a state of good repair. Specifically, the grant funds will be used for rehabilitation, repair, and replacement projects on Metro Transit's transit assets, including...
The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (doing business as Metrolink) $6,000,000 on August 21, 2026, under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (CFDA 20.532). The award funds design, engineering, and procurement of a hybrid expansion ferry vessel and associated charging infrastructure to support low-emission ferryboat operations along the Mississippi riverfront in the Quad Cities area. Activities include vessel design and construction, equipment acquisition, and landside charging infrastructure development. The expected outcome is a hybrid-technology ferryboat with supporting infrastructure necessary to charge and operate the vessel. The intended beneficiaries are Metrolink, the City of East Moline, and the general public riding ferryboat services in the Quad Cities area and bi-state region. The recipient is a public transit authority serving the Quad Cities region in Illinois and Iowa. The period of performance runs through December 31, 2031. Place of performance is Illinois. No sub-recipients are identified in this award.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $6.0m | 8/21/26 |