Codified in Sections 601 through 609 of Title 23, United States Code, the TIFIA program provides Federal credit assistance to surface transportation projects of national or regional significance in order to attract substantial non-Federal public and private co-investment. (transportation.gov)
The TIFIA established a Federal credit program for eligible transportation projects of national or regional significance under which the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) may provide 3 forms of credit assistance — secured (direct) loans, loan guarantees, and standby lines of credit. (transportation.gov)
«There are a number of projects of regional significance and we want to make sure those are part of the budget talks,» Whyland said. (nydailynews.com)