Via RoadsBridges.com

The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Southwest region has announced its intent to apply for federal grant subsidies in order to boost the intelligent transportation system (ITS) operations on three interstates.
 
ALDOT has been plain about its efforts to improve interstate safety and efficiency and increased ITS on I-10, I-165 and I-65 is being characterized as simply the next logical step in fulfilling its intent.
 
While the overall funding situation for infrastructure remains under heavy debate, ALDOT is focusing its application measures on the U.S. DOT’s TIGER grant program, which, while competitive, exists expressly to fund projects such as those planned.

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