Transportation Dept. announces over $25M in funding initiatives following toxic Ohio derailment

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced more than $25 million available in grant funding through its pipeline and hazardous materials safety programs. According to the Department of Transportation's recent website announcement post, these grants will be used for projects that will train first responders, strengthen safety programs, improve safety, reduce environmental impacts, and educate the public on local safety initiatives.