RMA readies joint freight study after SS4A implementation grant denial

Jan 21, 2026

RMA chair Jed Brown told the MPO the RMA is ready to proceed with a joint Laredo‑Webb County freight study now budgeted at $600,000, but reported the RMA did not receive an SS4A implementation grant and will debrief with federal staff to determine next steps.

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Jed Brown, RMA chair, updated the committee on major RMA projects and said the RMA is ready to proceed with a joint Laredo/Webb County freight study once partner funding and agreements are in place. Brown said the study was originally discussed at the MPO and city level and that all three parties have now approved funds to proceed.

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