RAISE GRANT: 3 Colorado transportation projects get $46M in federal money

DENVER (KDVR) — Three transportation projects from the Western Slope to southern Colorado will see a big boost in federal funding, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The law created the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, which will distribute $1.5 billion to the state for various projects in 2022.

The three projects generally improve walking infrastructure, multi-modal hubs, and improve connectivity between communities. They total $45.8 million in funding.

The Westward Three Project

Three new mobility hubs are coming to Grand Junction, Rifle and Glenwood Springs with a total price tag of $24.2 million. Grand Junction’s hub will include bicycle, pedestrian and parking improvements.

The current…