Federal

The Seven Finalist for the TEA 21 Grant:

The Selected Projects

Pennsylvania. A 45-mile project linking Pittsburgh’s airport with downtown Pittsburgh and the eastern suburbs of Monroeville and Greensburg. The route eventually could extend to Philadelphia. Proposed by the Port Authority of Allegheny County on behalf of Maglev Inc., a private consortium.

Maryland. A 40-mile project linking Camden Yard in Baltimore and the Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Union Station in Washington, D.C. Proposed by Maryland Department of Transportation.

Nevada. A 42-mile project linking Las Vegas with Primm, Nev. The route later could extend to Anaheim, Calif. Proposed by California-Nevada Super Speed Train Commission.

Florida. A 20-mile project linking Port Canaveral to the Space Center and the Titusville Regional Airport. Proposed by Florida Department of Transportation.

Louisiana. A 40-mile project linking New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to the airport and the city’s northern suburbs. The route later could go to Houston and Birmingham, Ala. Proposed by Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission.

Georgia. A 40-mile link from Atlanta to Cartersville, Ga., eventually extending to Chattanooga, Tenn. Proposed by Atlanta Regional Commission.

California. A 70- to 75-mile system connecting Los Angeles International Airport to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Ontario Airport and east into Riverside County. Proposed by state of California.

Note: The seven projects will share $12 million, although specific funding levels were not announced