TIGER II GRANT APPLICATION

http://www.roadsbridges.com/TIGER-II-grants-aren%E2%80%99t-enough-NewsPiece21601


TIGER II grants aren’t enough
Applications for almost 1,000 projects far exceed $600 million in available funds
September 24, 2010

Nearly 1,000 construction grant applications for more than $19 billion from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia far exceeded the $600 million in TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) II dollars the U.S. DOT can award for infrastructure projects ranging from highways and bridges to transit and ports, Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Sept. 24. The announcement followed the August deadline for submissions.

The overwhelming demand for TIGER II grants continues a trend. Last Feb. 17, the U.S. DOT announced 51 grant awards from nearly 1,500 applications for TIGER I grants nationwide. The TIGER I requests were for almost $60 billion worth of projects, 40 times the $1.5 billion available under that program.

“The wave of applications for both TIGER II and TIGER I dollars shows the back-log of needed infrastructure improvements and the

Montana's Economic Development Report Card

http://business.mt.gov/docs/Montana_Economic_Development_Report_Card_8-30-10_final.pdf

Federal Grant Could Help Saw Mill District - News Story - theNewsChannel The News Channel

Federal Grant Could Help Saw Mill District - News Story - theNewsChannel The News Channel

Trucks and gas tax article/

What they report is correct nationwide. Trucks are what we design for on bridges, clearance. turning and pavement. I'm not passing judgement as we have the best road system in the world and it adds immeasurably to our economy.

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jul/27/study-trucks-underpay-ailing-idaho-roads/

Automated Parking System in Budapest, Amazing

"http://www.woehr.de/en/projekte/budapest_m730/index.htm"

New use for big homes: Summit explores future of housing in Missoula

http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_137fc2f8-7128-11df-ae8f-001cc4c002e0.html

We Moved-We Unpacked-We Want to Share Our Space

Bring on the sunshine at WGM Group's Office Warming & United Way of Missoula County Friendraiser. This first-class celebration promises to kick your summer off right with live music, beverages overlooking the river, sunshine, snacks, and lawn games.

Who: Clients, Friends, Associates, Family

What: WGM Group's 'Office Warming & United Way Friendraiser'

Where: 1111 E. Broadway

When: 5:30pm June 9, 2010

Why: We love our new office and the United Way of Missoula County

*Contributions to UWMC accepted but not required

http://wgmgroup.com/2010/05/wgm-hosts-office-warming-and-f.html