US Funding Halts NY & Chicago Rail Projects: USDOT Review

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Introduction

The U.S. Department of Transportation has suspended federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel project in New York, among other infrastructure and transit-rail projects, pending a review of contracting practices.

Funding Suspension

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced this week the suspension of billions of dollars in federal grants and loans.

The funding halt affects two infrastructure projects in the New York area.

Additionally, two major transit-rail projects in Chicago are impacted.

Reason for Review

The department stated that it is placing federal funding on hold to review whether the projects involve any race- or sex-based contracts.

The review is intended to determine compliance with Trump administration policy and civil rights laws.

This information was released in USDOT officials’ press releases.

New York Projects Affected

In New York, the projects affected are the Hudson Tunnel project.

Also included is the second phase of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Second Avenue Subway.

Conclusion

The U.S. Department of Transportation has paused federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel and other projects in New York and Chicago to review their compliance with civil rights laws and the Trump administration’s policies regarding race- and sex-based contracting.

Company Summary

U.S. Department of Transportation: A federal government agency responsible for overseeing transportation in the United States.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority: A public authority responsible for public transportation in the New York metropolitan area.

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