The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.6 million dollar grant to a City of Elkhart & Western Railroad Company construction project.
The money awarded grant funds awarded will be used to modernize and improve track safety and capacity. By moving three grade crossing surfaces across Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.
The project is slated to eliminate crossings that block traffic and cause delays and congestion, as well as modernize the existing infrastructure.
Below is 2nd District Rep. Jackie Walorski’s announcement of the grant:
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2,618,173 grant to an Elkhart & Western Railroad Company project located in Elkhart, Indiana.
“Indiana is the Crossroads of America, and it is essential that our railways operate at the highest capacity. I am thrilled to announce that Elkhart & Western Railroad Company has been awarded more than $2.6 million to modernize its infrastructure, improve rail safety, and relieve traffic burdens in our community,” said Congresswoman Walorski. “This grant will support forward-thinking investments in our economy and infrastructure as the railroad continues to support our region’s robust manufacturing industry. It is always encouraging to see job creators such as Elkhart & Western Railroad Company continuing to make long-term investments that will strengthen our community for years to come.”
Under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program, the grant funds awarded to Elkhart & Western Railroad Company will be used to modernize and improve track safety and capacity. By moving three grade crossing surfaces across Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties, the project is slated to eliminate blocked crossings to ease delays and congestion, as well as modernize existing infrastructure.
“The Elkhart & Western and the Pioneer Lines family of railroads are thrilled with today’s announcement. The EWR plays a key role in the manufacturing economy of Elkhart, and this funding will allow EWR to accommodate customer growth while improving safety and reducing blocked crossings in the community. We are very appreciative of Rep. Walorski’s support in bringing this win home to Indiana,” said Alex Yeros, CEO and President, Pioneer Lines.
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Where are the 3 crossings?
Also, the entire Federal grant program needs to be scrapped. It’s nothing but a tool for redistribution and Federal control in opposition to the 10th Amendment.
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When I was a young married man I began watching the local news on TV. Just about every evening John Brademas or some other political hack was on the screen announcing another federal grant to St. Joe County or South Bend. I quickly realized those places no longer were controlled by the local citizens. It had become a federal county or city. This is NOT how the founders imagined our happiness. I wondered how they would get along if the federal tap was shut off. As thee feds go into more and more debt sooner rather than later we will find out.