The transportation secretary said that “American families deserve state-of-the-art runways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.”
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has invested more than $523 million in airports across the nation. The department reported that 322 grants were awarded across 42 states to assist with various large-scale airport infrastructure improvements.
Secretary Duffy said, “Upgrading our runway infrastructure is part of our work to usher in the Golden Age of Transportation. American families deserve state-of-the-art runways and infrastructure that will make their travel experience safer, smoother, and more efficient.”
Funds were awarded to airports, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Airport, and Baton Rouge Metro Airport. The projects include terminal and runway reconstructions, taxiway expansions, and baggage system upgrades.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Duffy as he oversees the investment of federal funding into travel infrastructure.
- For Administrator Bedford as he heads the FAA and assesses the infrastructure projects for federal investments.
- For U.S. transportation officials as they seek to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Sources: Department of Transportation
