Federal highway act a Kansas shot in arm
Topeka Kansas officials welcome nearly 100 million in extra federal funds for the eight year 3.4 billion highway program. Kansas has received 347.5 million since 1991 with 187.2 million in 1992 and 160.3 million for 1993. Kansas estimates 35 jobs per million in construction. Secretary Michael Johnston says 98 million surplus funds will be used on four projects including I 435 Roe Nall Interchange Overland Park and I 235 Seneca Wichita improvements.
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Federal road act spurs repairs but falls short on jobs
An AP survey finds the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act funds highway and bridge work nationwide yet falls short of creating the promised 4 million jobs by 1997. States report thousands of jobs created or saved but funding delays limit full impact across California New York Florida and other areas.
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