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The Ohio Department of Transportation has submitted applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking a share of the $600 million available through the TIGER II Discretionary Grants program.

Authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants will be awarded for projects designed to “spur economic growth, reduce gridlock, provide safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable transportation choices, and create jobs,” according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Among its TIGER II applications, Ohio DOT has submitted a joint request with the city of Columbus seeking $20.2 million to construct supporting infrastructure — such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, a parking facility, bus transit shelters and lighting — for the city’s 3C “Quick Start” passenger-rail station.

The state also teamed up with the Ohio Department of Development to submit a $1.2 million application to assist local communities in planning activities near the state’s eight proposed 3C “Quick Start” passenger-rail stations.

The proposed 3C Corridor would link Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati with 79 mph train service.