WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced that a $9,651,000 U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Developments) grant was awarded for projects in Geauga County. The BUILD grant will be used to improve the safe flow of traffic between motorized vehicles and non-motorized buggies. Improvements include increasing shoulder widths, installing warning systems, school zone signs and pedestrian warning signs.
“I applaud the Department of Transportation’s decision to award this important grant that will benefit the Geauga community,” said Rep. Joyce. “I am proud to have played a part in securing this funding and I look forward to seeing the much needed improvements once construction is complete.”
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Rep. David P. Joyce has represented Ohio’s 14th Congressional District since first being elected in 2012 and serves on the House Appropriations Committee. A lifelong Ohioan and former Geauga County Prosecutor, Rep. Joyce prides his congressional work based on common-sense legislation to keep our nation safe and working. Ohio’s 14th Congressional District is settled in Northeast Ohio, including all of Ashtabula, Lake, and Geauga counties and portions of Cuyahoga, Portage, Summit, and Trumbull counties.
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