Two rural communities in Northwest Indiana are among 19 across the state to receive a share of more than $10.8 million in federal grants to help cover costs of community improvement projects. The city of Knox in Starke County and the town of Medaryville in Pulaski County each were awarded $600,000 for drinking water system […]
NIRPC accepting public comments on draft changes to 2018-2021 transportation improvement program
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is accepting public comment on the draft changes to the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) through Aug. 13. NIRPC’s TIP is a short-range financial and spending plan on how to use federal transportation funding. These dollars can be used for highway, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects. NIRPC’s TIP is […]
Gary/Chicago among several Indiana airports receiving share of $16.8 million in infrastructure grants from U.S. Department of Transportation
Gary/Chicago International Airport is among six Indiana airports awarded a share of $16.8 million in infrastructure grants through the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funds are part of a $677 million first allotment of $3.2 billion in grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program for airports across the country. Gary/Chicago International Airport is […]