The New York State Department of Transportation recently awarded 25 projects statewide more than $101 million in Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) funding.
PFRAP funds projects that support the safe movement of freight goods, improve service reliability to retain and grow manufacturing jobs, and support economic development. Eligible project activities included wharf, dock and bulkhead construction and reconstruction; and track and bridge rehabilitation. Projects undergo a competitive solicitation process and are rated based on established criteria.
“Freight rail and port infrastructure is critical to New York’s global footprint while providing cost-effective solutions to getting goods to market quickly and efficiently,” Marie Therese Dominguez, Department of Transportation commissioner, said. “Thanks to Gov. (Kathy) Hochul’s commitment to advancing our rail and port capabilities, New York is making crucial infrastructure investments that will help the state remain competitive as an economic leader while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
The largest grants were awarded in the New York City area. Two awardees received two $10 million grants. The Long Island Rail Road received grants to replace the LIRR Fresh Pond Yard Bridge and the LIRR English Kills Bridge while the New York City Department of Small Business Services received grants to rehabilitate Pier 10 and for the Hunts Point Marine Terminal Development Project.