Project: 33rd Ave. SW Improvements, Cedar Rapids, IA
Recipient: City of Cedar Rapids
1201 6th St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Description: This funding will create jobs and economic development opportunities. The funding would be used for the reconstruction of 33rd Avenue Southwest in Cedar Rapids which includes replacement and widening of the roadway. The project would continue improvements from the 33rd Avenue Extension project and complete a continuous improved east-west transportation corridor between the business districts which are currently separated by two north-south railroad corridors. The isolation contributes to both districts struggling for economic development opportunities.
Project: Airport Maintenance Facility, Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, Burlington, IA
Recipient: Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority
2515 Summer St.
Burlington, IA 52601
Amount Requested: $527,500
Description: This funding will create jobs while greatly increasing the community’s economic development opportunities. The funding would be used for the construction of a 10,000 square foot maintenance facility that can accommodate large aircrafts. The existing maintenance facility is over 40 years old and does not provide enough space. The proposed project will create upwards of 10 additional permanent jobs at the airport and is needed to sustain the general aviation component at the airport at a time when commercial air service is in jeopardy.
Project: Brighton to Lake Darling Trail Extension, Washington County, IA
Recipient: Washington County Engineer’s Office
210 W. Main St.
Washington, IA 52353
Amount Requested: $1,040,000
Description: This funding would be used for the development of a 3 mile trail that will connect the community of Brighton to the existing trail at Lake Darling Park. The trail will create a safe recreational opportunity and be maintained by the Iowa Department of Transportation. This project will also create jobs and economic opportunities for the area.
Project: Fort Madison Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge
Recipient: US Coast Guard Bridge Administration
2100 Second Street SW
Room 3500
Washington, DC 20593
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: This funding is critical for commerce and small businesses in Fort Madison and the State of Iowa. The Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge connects Fort Madison, Iowa and Niota, Illinois across the Mississippi River. Roughly 100,000 vehicles pass over the bridge each month, as well as between 57 and 67 trains per day. However, due to age, vehicles crossing the bridge are now subject to an 8-ton weight limit and it is expected that the bridge will eventually be closed to vehicular traffic. Vehicles exceeding the current weight limit – which make up roughly 10% of bridge traffic - are forced to use alternative crossing points, adding both time and expense to their travel. Furthermore, the Coast Guard determined the bridge to be a hazard to navigation under the Truman Hobbs Act in April 1992; however, only $1.2 million of the total federal cost share of $50.1 million has been appropriated to date. This funding would go toward replacement of the bridge, thereby addressing a critical hindrance to economic development in the Fort Madison area. That a number of small businesses rely on the bridge to transport their goods and to bring in needed resources makes replacing the bridge in the near future even more essential to the economic development of Fort Madison and surrounding areas.
Project: Highway 965 Capacity and Safety Improvements, North Liberty, IA
Recipient: City of North Liberty
5 East Cherry St.
North Liberty, IA 52317
Amount Requested: $3,368,000
Description: Investing in our highways creates good paying jobs and strengthens communities. This funding would be used for improvements to reduce congestion, delay, and accidents to the most congested and dangerous areas of the Highway 965. The improvements on the corridor will help attract and grow economic development opportunities for the City of North Liberty. Highway 965 is a major gateway to North Liberty and the Iowa City metropolitan area.
Project: Highway W-21 Paving, Washington County, IA
Recipient: Washington County Engineer's Office
210 W. Main St.
Washington, IA 52353
Amount Requested: $1,460,000
Description: The funding would be used for the paving of 4.75 miles of Highway W-21. This project will contribute to the 10 mile effort to pave Highway W-21 in order to improve access to the southwestern portion of Washington County and provide easier access for farmers to bring their goods to market. This funding will improve economic opportunities in the area.
Project: Interstate 80 Reconstruction, Iowa City, Coralville, and Johnson County, IA
Recipient: Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description: This funding will create jobs while greatly improving safety and economic opportunities for the area. The funding would be used for the construction and paving of additional lanes on a 7.3 mile-long segment of Interstate 80. Current traffic volumes on this segment exceed 51,000 vehicles per day with 22% of those being commercial trucks. The current four-lane roadway which was originally constructed in 1962 can no longer accommodate the existing or projected traffic volumes. The existing interchange design also results in frequent periods of congestion. Interstate 80 serves as one of the key east-west interstate routes in the country and provides vital access to Iowa’s business and industry.
Project: Interstate 380 Interchange Construction, Hiawatha, IA
Recipient: City of Hiawatha
101 Emmons St.
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: The funding would be used for the construction of an interchange at I-380 and Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha. The project includes the construction of a new interchange with ramps, the widening of Tower Terrace Road, and other safety improvements. Over the past 5 years the City of Hiawatha has made improvements to the Boyson Road and I-380 interchange to address congestion issues. While these improvements initially alleviated the problem with the Tower Terrace Road interchange, severe congestion is occurring at both the a.m. and p.m. peak-hour traffic times which results in unsafe conditions. The Tower Terrace Road and I-380 Interchange will more effectively serve a rapidly growing area.
Project: Marion Central Corridor Transportation Revitalization, Marion, IA
Recipient: City of Marion
1225 6th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Description: This funding will improve safety and economic development opportunities in the community. The funding would be used for completion of design and construction of the U.S. Highway 151/7th Ave. corridor in Marion. Highway 151/7th Ave. is a major arterial through Marion and has historically been the commercial and industrial backbone of the community. This roadway supports approximately 17,000 vehicles per day and has significantly deteriorated to the point of no longer being able to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. In addition, many of the industrial businesses located in the corridor have outgrown their sites which has led to heavy truck traffic increasing congestion and safety concerns on the roadways in the corridor.
Project: Pinicon Ridge Trail System and Wapsipinicon River Bridge Project, Linn County, IA
Recipient: Linn County Conservation Board
1890 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description: This funding will create jobs and enhance economic opportunities for the area by enhancing quality of life and tourism via construction of a trail system and bridge in the Pinicon Ridge Park in Linn County. The trail system will connect Pinicon Ridge Park and Central City and the bridge will connect the picnic and campground sides of the park which will allow park users and city patrons to efficiently use the area. Currently the picnic and campground sides of the park are separated by the Wapsipinicon River. This project will increases tourism revenues, contribute to business development, increase real estate values, expand retail sales of food, lodging, supplies and equipment, attract the emerging creative class worker, improve health by providing a healthy lifestyle.
Project: Rehabilitate and Remark Airfield Pavements, Keokuk Municipal Airport, Keokuk, IA
Recipient: Keokuk Municipal Airport
2504 340th St.
Keokuk, IA 52632
Amount Requested: $379,259
Description: This funding will minimize long-term costs and improve economic opportunities in the community. The funding would be used for the rehabilitation and remarking of airfield pavement at the Keokuk Municipal Airport. According to the 2007 Pavement Management report, the project pavement has reached levels in which rehabilitation is needed. Rehabilitating the pavement will extend the airfields useful life and protecting the substantial infrastructure investments made by the city and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Project: Rehabilitate Taxiway, Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, Burlington, IA
Recipient: Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority
2515 Summer St.
Burlington, IA 52601
Amount Requested: $853,931
Description: Adequate air service is critical to create jobs and expand economic development opportunities in the area. The funding would be used for a 2-inch overlay on the existing taxiway which provides access to existing aircraft storage units. The project would preserve the existing pavement structure and significantly extend pavement life in order to avoid total reconstruction and ensure efficient air service for business and travel purposes.
Project: Remove Runway 14 Obstructions and Displaced Threshold, Keokuk Municipal Airport, Keokuk, IA
Recipient: Keokuk Municipal Airport
2504 340th St.
Keokuk, IA 52632
Amount Requested: $689,535
Description: Funding for the Keokuk Municipal Airport will allow greater air access to Keokuk spurring economic growth in an area hit hard by the recent economic downturn. The funding would be used for the removal of obstructions at the end of runway 14 of the Keokuk Municipal Airport. The threshold on runway 14 is currently displaced 225 feet due to grading violations and overhead light and power poles along County Road J-82 are currently infringing on airspace requirements. This project will improve public safety and enhance the airports potential to attract and accommodate additional types of aircraft.
Project: Skunk River Bridge Replacement, Washington County, IA
Recipient: Washington County Engineer's Office
210 W. Main St.
Washington, IA 52353
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description: This project improves our crumbling infrastructure and motorist safety. The funding would be used for reconstruction of the Skunk River Bridge on Highway W-21 in Washington County which is part of a 10 mile re-grading and paving project. This project will prevent the posting of weight and width restrictions on the road system. In addition, this project contributes to the economic development prospects of southern Washington County by maintaining the only paved road crossing over the Skunk River in a 10 mile stretch.
Project: Snow Removal Equipment, Keokuk Municipal Airport, Keokuk, IA
Recipient: Keokuk Municipal Airport
2504 340th St.
Keokuk, IA 52632
Amount Requested: $154,213
Description: This funding will minimize long-term costs, improve development opportunities in the area, and would be used to acquire heavy load handling snow removal equipment for the Keokuk Municipal Airport. Currently, the airport hires snow removal contractors to compensate for the lack of airport-owned equipment. With snow removal equipment, airport personnel will be able to provide safer facilities and runways in inclement weather. This increased access to air travel is important for economic development in the area.
Project: Springville Road X-20 Improvements, Linn County, IA
Recipient: Linn County Engineering and Secondary Road Department
1888 County Home Road
Marion, IA 52302
Amount Requested: $1,632,150
Description: This funding will create jobs and expand development opportunities by reducing travel times and increasing access to Springville. The funding would be used for completion of paving on Springville Road/X-20. The project would greatly reduce vehicle wear for the 910 vehicles per day traveling on this corridor and provide an efficient connection between two cities. The completion of this project will provide access to elevators and markets for the farm community, prompt access to emergency services, and a safe route for school vehicles.
Project: Trail and Sidewalk ADA Accessibility Improvements, Cedar Rapids, IA
Recipient: Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department
3601 42nd St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Amount Requested: $35,000
Description: This funding will create jobs and help expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The funding would ensure that walkways, ramps and trails in the Cedar Rapids park system are easily accessible. Due to the age of the parks system, some of the facilities that exist within the system are not accessible to individuals with disabilities. The project will help improve the safety, accessibility and enjoyment of all parks facilities to everyone in the community.
Project: Troy Road/J-40 Overlay and Widening, Davis County, IA
Recipient: Davis County Highway Department
21585 Lilac Ave.
PO Box 365
Bloomfield, IA 52537
Amount Requested: $1,459,200
Description: This funding will create jobs and greater economic opportunities. The funding would be used for the widening and repaving of 3.8 miles of Troy Road/J-40 between the towns of Bloomfield and Troy in Davis County. J-40 currently serves a large elevator which handles grain and supplies feed to area farms with heavy semi traffic. The elevator has plans to expand and this project will encourage further economic development in the area and provide easier access for increased commercial traffic.
Project: U.S. 30 and Highway 1 Improvements, Mount Vernon, IA
Recipient: City of Mount Vernon
213 First St. NW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Amount Requested: $240,000
Description: The Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Mount Vernon are concerned with the operation and safety of the US Highway 30 and Highway 1 (10th Avenue) intersection and adjacent intersections in the southern part of the city. Excessive vehicle delays frequently occur at the all-way stop intersection during peak hours. The funding would be used for the replacement of pavement, construction of a median, installation of traffic signals, pavement markings and traffic control devices on these roads. In addition the project includes relocating access points to select properties which will greatly enhance the overall safety of this intersection. Investing in our crumbling infrastructure is critical to get our economy moving again. This project will create jobs while improving safety and development opportunities in the community.
Project: U.S. 61 – Fort Madison Bypass, Fort Madison, Iowa
Recipient: Iowa Department of Transportation
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description: This funding will create jobs while greatly expanding economic development opportunities in the area. The current roadway through Fort Madison was paved in 1937. Current traffic volumes exceed 35,000 vehicles per day with 33% of those vehicles being commercial trucks. Numerous intersections and private access driveways do not meet current design standards and result in increasingly frequent periods of traffic congestion and higher crash rates. In addition, very high truck volumes also place a significant strain on the design integrity of current roadway. This funding would be used for building a new 9 mile-long four-lane bypass around the city of Fort Madison. U.S 61 serves as one of the key north-south routes along Iowa’s eastern border connecting seven of Iowa’s largest cities. As indicated by the high volume of commercial vehicles, the roadway provides vital access to Iowa’s business and industry located in the eastern third of Iowa as well as portions of western Illinois and Wisconsin.
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