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Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy has approved a $15.44 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant to support the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) Sealed Corridor Project, a major rail safety initiative in Broward County. The grant was officially executed on May 30, 2025. Broward County and six participating cities – Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and Pompano Beach – are contributing a combined $3.86 million in local matching funds, bringing the total project investment to $19.3 million.
The Broward County Sealed Corridor Project will fund the design and construction of supplemental safety measures at 21 road-rail grade crossings including exit gates and/or medians. The enhancements will advance the goal of achieving a fully “sealed corridor” while aiming to reduce motorists from driving around lowered gates. This federal investment, paired with strong local commitment, underscores the shared dedication of the County, partner cities, Brightline, FECR, and Broward MPO to improve rail safety along the FEC/Brightline corridor.
About Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization is a federally mandated agency responsible for making policy on local transportation issues and deciding how to spend federal money on relevant projects in Broward County. Governed by a local board comprised of 25 voting members, Broward MPO is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocation in urbanized Broward County. The Broward MPO works with the public, planning organizations, government agencies, elected officials and community groups to develop transportation plans that address overall mobility within the county. Their mission is to develop better roadways, seamless public transportation, more bike lanes and walking paths and improved infrastructure. For more information, please visit https://www.browardmpo.org.
