LA-2023-001
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Application Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide funding for rail line equipment, rail shop equipment, rail support vehicles, rail substation preventive maintenance, and security training. The useful life for the various equipment purchases greater than $5000 is given in the extended budget description for each ALI.
Activities Performed: Funding will go towards:
- Repairing traction power substation
- Installing the Carrollton double crossover
- Inspecting/replacing the Carrollton rail on the crane
- Installing switch boxes on the St. Charles line
- Completing the St. Charles Loop Phase project
- Purchasing welder truck with welder unit
- Funding Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Program
- Purchasing slip-resistant paint, track tools, and equipment.
Expected Outcomes: Funding will ensure streetcars and tracks remain in the best working condition.
Intended Beneficiaries: Funding will provide a safe commute for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
Subrecipient Activities: N/A
Activities Performed: Funding will go towards:
- Repairing traction power substation
- Installing the Carrollton double crossover
- Inspecting/replacing the Carrollton rail on the crane
- Installing switch boxes on the St. Charles line
- Completing the St. Charles Loop Phase project
- Purchasing welder truck with welder unit
- Funding Operation Lifesaver Rail Transit Safety Education Program
- Purchasing slip-resistant paint, track tools, and equipment.
Expected Outcomes: Funding will ensure streetcars and tracks remain in the best working condition.
Intended Beneficiaries: Funding will provide a safe commute for residents, employees, and visitors alike.
Subrecipient Activities: N/A
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Louisiana
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $7,086,296 (100%) percent this Project Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Regional Transit Authority was awarded
Rail Line Equipment Funding for Safe Commute
Project Grant LA-2023-001
worth $7,086,296
from the FTA Office of Budget and Policy in April 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Louisiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 2 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 20.525 State of Good Repair Grants Program.
$1,771,576 (20.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/1/23
Period of Performance
4/24/23
Start Date
9/1/25
End Date
Funding Split
$7.1M
Federal Obligation
$1.8M
Non-Federal Obligation
$8.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
LA-2023-001
SAI Number
LA-2023-001-00-20.525
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
6974U7 REGION 6 DOT FTA
Funding Office
693JJ8 OFFICE OF BUDGET AND POLICY(TBP)
Awardee UEI
R71BUMMQRKZ4
Awardee CAGE
5RC23
Performance District
90
Senators
Bill Cassidy
John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and Bus Grants, Liquidation of Contract Authorization, Federal Transit Administration, Transportation (069-8350) | Ground transportation | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $7,086,296 | 100% |
Modified: 5/1/23