Transportation & Infrastructure
Investing in our infrastructure creates jobs while ensuring safer roads, railways, and bridges; and upgrades to water, sewer, and broadband systems. It means expanding commerce across our state and creating jobs in our communities. I will continue to ensure Ohio receives targeted federal investments that improve our state’s infrastructure and strengthen Ohio’s economy.
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Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Improve Water Infrastructure and Health Care in Adams County
Two Adams County communities received new federal resources to update water infrastructure and improve health care. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant to the Village of West Union to rehabilitate several major components of a water treatment service which will serve 42 households and two small businesses. The ARC also awarded a $250,000 grant for Adams County Regional Medical center in Seaman to purchase a new digital mammography system. The new system will improve treatment for approximately 2,100 patients each year.
“Ohio’s rural commu…Read More
Posted on 9/14/2012 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Improve Water Infrastructure In Jefferson County
A Jefferson County community received new resources to update water infrastructure and improve service. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant to the Village of Adena to rehabilitate several major components of a water treatment plant and a sewage pump station that will serve the entire village including for eight businesses, one school, and 331 households.
“Ohio’s rural communities and small towns face a heavy burden when financing infrastructure projects,” Brown said. “This improvement project will provide residents with a modern water system that improves water qu…Read More
Posted on 9/10/2012 -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
New federal resources have been awarded to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport was awarded $780,000 through the 2012 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP). Administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, SCASDP assists airports with insufficient passenger air service or unreasonably high airfare fees attract new service. The grant may be used to fund many projects including: new marketing and promotional strategies, studies to measure air service deficiencies, and revenue guarantees for up to three years.
“Youngstown-Warren Regiona…Read More
Posted on 8/14/2012 -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
New federal resources have been awarded to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $17.6 million grant improve the taxiway at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
“CVG provides important travel services to Cincinnati-area businesses and visitors,” Brown said. “This funding will improve the safety and efficiency of the airport so it can remain a reliable option for air travelers in Southwest Ohio.”
The airport will receive a $17.6 million gr…Read More
Posted on 8/6/2012 -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources for Galion Municipal Airport
New federal resources have been awarded to an airport in north central Ohio. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Galion Municipal Airport has been awarded resources through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the Airport’s runway.
“Galion Municipal Airport provides important travel services to Galion-area small businesses, recreational pilots, and visitors,” Brown said. “This funding will improve the safety and efficiency of the airport so it can remain a reliable option for region.”<…Read More
Posted on 7/31/2012 -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources for Knox County Airport
New federal resources have been awarded to an airport in Knox County. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Knox County Airport has been awarded resources through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the Airport’s runway and install a wildlife perimeter fence.
“Knox County Airport provides important travel services to Mount Vernon-area small businesses, recreational pilots, and visitors,” Brown said. “This funding will improve the safety and efficiency of the airport so it can remain a reliable option for the region.”
The airport…Read More
Posted on 7/31/2012 -
After A Nearly Five-Year Effort, Brown Joins Ohio Family Who Lost Their Son In Bluffton Crash To Mark Passage Of New Tour Bus Safety Law
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined an Ohio family, a national safety advocate, and Cleveland bus drivers to hail a new law-enacted on Friday—which will require safety belts, stronger seating systems, and enhanced commercial driver training to improve tour bus safety. Following a 2007 bus crash involving members of the Bluffton University baseball team, Brown worked alongside Ohio families—including John and Joy Betts, whose son David died in the Bluffton accident—to introduce bipartisan legislation addressing tour bus safety.
“Stronger tour bus safety standards are long overdue. These measures will protect both p…Read More
Posted on 7/8/2012 |