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5 | Page January 1 7 I ssueGovernor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing InfrastructureTOPEKA (1.16.2025) %u2013 Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.%u201cImproving railroad crossings in Kansas is crucial for enhancing safety and connectivity in our communities,%u201d Governor Laura Kelly said. %u201cI%u2019m proud these two projects are receiving vital infrastructure planning grants, which will not only improve our railroad crossing safety but also strengthen the entire state%u2019s transportation network.%u201dCombined with almost $413,000 in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund, plus $427,830 in local contributions, the investment totals more than $4 million.The two Kansas projects receiving funding are:Eastern Kansas Communities Rail Corridor At-Grade Crossing Elimination Plan%u2022 Build Kansas Funding - $107,500%u2022 Federal Funding Awarded - $1,720,000%u2022 Applicant Contribution - $322,500%u2022 Total Project - $2,150,000The project is a collaboration between the cities of Spring Hill, Fontana, and Fort Scott to improve railroad crossing safety along the BNSF Fort Scott Subdivision.Liberal Crossing Analysis for Routes Enhancing Safety (Liberal CARES)%u2022 Build Kansas Funding - $305,000%u2022 Federal Funding Awarded - $1,639,520%u2022 Applicant Contribution - $104,880%u2022 Total Project - $2,049,400The project will support development activities to identify an at-grade railroad closure location and develop a grade separation plan in Liberal.%u201cI want to thank the Build Kansas Fund for partnering with the City of Spring Hill. This partnership has helped make this project a reality,%u201d said Lane Massey, Spring Hill City Administrator. %u201cWithout this funding, we wouldn%u2019t have been able to pursue the crucial Railroad Crossing Elimination funds.%u201d