San Antonio awarded $7 Million in grants to improve streets and San Antonio International Airport
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The Alamo City is getting three grants worth $7 million to enhance and improve street projects and the San Antonio International Airport.
The City of San Antonio will use the money to continue projects within the Vision Zero Plan, which aims to end traffic deaths and enhance the safety of the transportation system.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants will also allow San Antonio International Airport to add airport safety enhancements and help with parking relocation for a future added terminal.
“This is part of a multi-year strategy to pursue federal funding for local priorities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and other opportunities from the federal government,” City Manager Erik Walsh said.
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant (SS4A)
The City received $520,000 for the Quick Builds for Safe Communities program as part of the FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant opportunity. This funding will help advance safety and innovation, as outlined in the City’s 2016 Vision Zero Plan, the ongoing Vision Zero Action Plan (VZAP) Update, and the Bike Network Plan (BNP).
The Quick Builds for Safe Communities initiative is designed to enhance safety and mobility through rapid, low-cost roadway improvements.
The City’s Transportation Department will contribute an additional $130,000, creating a total investment of $650,000 in Quick Builds.
FAA Airport Improvement Program Entitlement Grant (AIP)
The City received a $1.5 million grant for the Airfield Safety Enhancement and Improvements Program (ASEIP) from the FAA. This grant develops a preliminary engineering report to support the airfield safety enhancement program. The project is designed to improve the primary runway, further operational safety and efficiency, and enhance resiliency against flood inundation.
FAA Airport Improvement Program Supplemental Discretionary Relocation Grant (AIP)
The City also received a $5 million grant that will be used to relocate the parking lot from the West side of the San Antonio International Airport to the South side to prepare for the new terminal facility. This money is funded through the Fiscal Year 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The improvements are part of Phase 3 in the airport’s Terminal Development Plan, in which the overarching goals include the development of a state-of-the-art terminal facility that is more energy efficient and resilient.
These programs align with the City’s broader focus on transportation equity, enhanced multimodal connectivity, and improved community health and vitality.
By directly involving residents in the planning and feedback process, San Antonio can better respond to the needs of its diverse population, ensuring that roadway improvements meet the highest safety standards while reflecting public input.