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What's in this year's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) NOFO?
The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) just opened.
There's over $2 billion available and the deadline to apply is June 22, 2026. Now (as in, this week) is the time to assess whether your railtown has a qualifying project.
This program is one of the most direct federal funding opportunities available to address them.
Britni Eisenmann
2 min read


What's in this year's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) NOFO?
The FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Notice of Funding Opportunity has officially dropped. We want to give you a clear read on what’s in it, what’s changed from last time, and what it will take to be competitive this round.
Britni Eisenmann
3 min read


What does the 2025 Infrastructure Report Card rating for America's rail tell us?
Rail's score of B- is the second-highest grade received across all infrastructure categories. But it also highlights a deeper tension.

Tate Linden
2 min read


What does AAR's 2024 Rail Jobs Report tell us about the Future of Rail?
From our perspective, the railroad industry does an immense amount of good for our communities and country, but they're constrained.

Tate Linden
2 min read


What's in the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program this year?
The Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funds projects aimed at enhancing safety and mobility at grade crossings.

Tate Linden
2 min read


Blocked Crossings: How One City Avoided Costly Infrastructure Projects with Innovative Technology and Partnerships
New Haven rep explains how the city was able to leverage innovation + partnerships to overcome their pervasive blocked crossing challenges.

Britni Eisenmann
6 min read
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