TIGER II Grants

Atlanta Streetcar Wins Big On Second TIGER Round

Rejected entirely last February for federal funding, planners made two important changes: Scaled down the project considerably, and scaled-up the city's contribution - which says little as their prior contribution had been zero!

October 24, 2010 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Federal Transportation Funds For Highway Removal?

The second round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funds were announced Oct. 20. Awards amounting to $600 million will go to 75 projects, including three highway teardowns.

October 21, 2010 - Grist

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