TIB to fund $5 million in emergency repairs

The Transportation Improvement Board approved funding for a one-time 2017 Emergency Repair Program in recognition of state and local emergency proclamations regarding severe winter weather. The program is limited to $5 million total with grants up to $50,000 per eligible agency. Eligible agencies include incorporated small cities under 5,000 in population and urban cities with an assessed valuation of less than $2 billion.