Tiger Grant Application

The City of Hammond submitted a planning grant request for TIGER Fiscal Year 2014 Discretionary Funds to plan the extension of University Avenue to Pride Drive. Grant funds will be used to coordinate transportation planning with interdisciplinary factors such as economic development, education, and affordable housing. Funds will also be used to complete an Environmental Impact Statement in accordance with NEPA.

TIGER Application & Supplemental Documentation

Grant Application Narrative
City Council Resolution
Federal Wage Rate Certification

Support Letters

Regional Planning Commission
U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu
U.S. Senator David Vitter
Louisiana State Senator Mack “Bodi” White
Hammond Area Economic & Industrial Development District
Tangipahoa Economic Development Foundation
Southeastern Louisiana University
Northshore Technical Community College
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Army Aviation Support of Louisiana National Guard
New Orleans Air & Marine Branch of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Gray Insurance
Encore Development
Pierce Aviation
Hammond Air Center

Related Reports & Maps

Feasibility Report – Stage 0 Study for LA 3234 Extension
Map of Hammond Urbanized Area – South Tangipahoa MPO Planning Area
Map of TIP and MTP Projects for South Tangipahoa MPO
Transportation Improvement Program (FY2014-2017) for South Tangipahoa MPO
Metropolitan Transportation Plan (FY2014-2043) for South Tangipahoa MPO
Louisiana Statewide Transportation Plan
Hammond Major Street Plan
Map of Hammond Bus Route
Hammond Comprehensive Master Plan
Quality of Life Survey, Southeastern Social Science Research Center
Map of Hurricane Evacuation Routes