Bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly provides the City of Douglas and Valley Metro in Phoenix $39,458,216 for key transportation projects
WASHINGTON – Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly announced RAISE grants, totaling $39,458,216, awarded to the City of Douglas and Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority for transportation projects. Sinema and Kelly both ensured their bipartisan infrastructure law increased the RAISE grant program’s ability to invest in Arizona projects.
The transportation projects range from expanding the existing Valley Metro Streetcar in Phoenix and much-needed improvements to pavement resurfacing, pedestrian facilities, safety countermeasures, traffic circulation solutions, and drainage improvements – increasing safety, efficiency, and accessibility in Arizona communities.
“I wrote our bipartisan infrastructure law to help everyday Arizonans build better lives – and I’m proud of delivering this increased funding for RAISE grants to increase safety, efficiency, and accessibility in Arizona communities,” said Sinema, co-author and lead negotiator of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
“Thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Arizona families are benefiting from historic investments in transportation infrastructure through the expanded RAISE grant program,” said Kelly. “This investment will improve transportation systems, create jobs, and boost economic development. Today’s announcement represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to repair and expand vital commercial transportation infrastructure in Arizona’s border communities, as well as public transportation in the East Valley.”
RAISE – Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity – grants are awarded based on applications from local municipalities, allowing the Department of Transportation to invest in road, rail, transit, and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives. Sinema and Kelly both ensured their Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law included increased funding for RAISE Grants, helping to boost Arizona infrastructure projects for years to come.
Complete list of RAISE grant recipients:
| ApplicantName | Applicant State | ApplicantCity | Amount Awarded | ProjectTitle | Project Description |
| City of Douglas | Arizona | Douglas | $23,518,381 | Commercial Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Project | This project will develop a Complete Street Study, as well as the design and construction of recommended Complete Streets and state of good repair improvements to approximately 7.8 miles across approximately 10 roadways in the City. Improvements include pavement resurfacing, pedestrian facilities, safety counter measures, traffic circulation solutions, and drainage improvements. |
| Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority | Arizona | Phoenix | $15,939,835 | Valley Metro Rio East-Dobson Streetcar Extension | This project will plan an approximate 4.35-mile extension to the existing Valley Metro Streetcar. |