GNS - View Message <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />0 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. <br />Office of Secretary of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 <br />NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD <br />Title: TCSP-R Franklin Blvd Traffic Controller/ Communication <br />Upgrade <br />DOT Agency Disbursing Funds: Federal Highway Administration <br />Project Number: State <br />Award Recipient City of Eugene <br />City/Country/State City of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, OR <br />Place of Performance State <br />State Congressional District <br />Entitle Amount <br />Discretionary Amount <br />Total Grant Amount <br />DOT Regional Office/Telephone Number <br />4 <br />$ 0.00 <br />$ 40,375.00 <br />$ 40,375.00 <br />Jennifer Steinhoff 202-366-0160 <br />Description: <br />This project will improve twelve traffic control systems on Franklin Boulevard, a key arterial in Eugene and the <br />backbone for providing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service to the community, achieving many of the benefits of light <br />rail. <br />BRT is a key element in the transportation plan of Eugene, Springfield, Lane County, and the Lane Transit <br />District, and links downtown Eugene and downtown Springfield, traveling primarily on Franklin Boulevard. The <br />project will directly benefit bus priority coordination, transit ridership reliability, and travel times. <br />Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Governmental Affairs (202)366-5696 or (202)366- <br />4573. <br />mhtml:file://P:\Cdocs\Contracts\Grants\3 50-FranklinTrafficControllReplacement\Noticeo.... 10/20/2010 <br />