Subject: State funds available for freight rail projects that keep economy chugging with jobs, trade
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:40:54 -0500
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2012
Contact: Laura Kingman, marketing and communications manager, 360-705-7904 (Olympia)
State funds available for freight rail projects that keep economy chugging with jobs, trade
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Transportation is accepting applications to receive state funding for freight rail projects in Washington that create family-wage jobs and demonstrate the economic and environmental advantages of freight rail.
Railroads, port districts, rail districts, private companies and local governments are eligible to apply for part of nearly $8 million in project grants and loans available through two state programs – the Freight Rail Assistance Program and the Freight Rail Investment Bank.
Selected projects will improve freight mobility, help ease congestion on busy highways, reduce wear and tear on state roads and strengthen the state's economy through domestic and international trade.
Applications and additional information are available at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Freight/Rail/GrantandLoanPrograms. Applications are due July 31.
Hyperlinks within the news release:
• Laura Kingman Laura.Kingman@wsdot.wa.gov
• www.wsdot.wa.gov/Freight/Rail/GrantandLoanPrograms
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