Encourage economic growth by better connecting ongoing development in The Bend District and The Rust Belt District with existing shops and restaurants on East Moline’s “Main Street” (15th Avenue), as well as the greater Quad Cities area.Enhance multi-modal options through ADA upgrades and improved access to transit stops, bike facilities, trails and a new, FTA-funded Channel Cat ferry dock.Connect the downtown area with safer railroad crossings for pedestrians, added sidewalks, multi-use pathways and dedicated trail connections. Improve historically disadvantaged communities’ access to jobs and recreation options.The East Moline Greater Downtown Revitalization Project, with the help of the grant, will: I also tip my hat to the hard work our staff has done over the last three years!” “This goes to show what can come to reality when all elected officials, including our local and State of Illinois elected officials, work together to bring better growth to local municipalities. “On behalf of The City of East Moline, I would like to thank Congresswoman Bustos, and Senators Durbin, and Duckworth for the assistance with our RAISE Grant application,” said East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman. (KWQC) - The City of East Moline will receive nearly $24 million in federal infrastructure funding for its downtown revitalization project, Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth with Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Thursday.
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