Projects range from airports to light rail systems to bike - share programs . The city of Cincinnati was awarded a nearly $ 11 million grant to design and construct the Streetcar Riverfront Loop that the transportation department says `` has the potential to revitalize '' the city 's urban core by providing a public transit alternative . Applications came from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington , D.C. A total of 49 states sought $ 14.3 billion . The $ 500 million available will go for 46 projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico .
Projects range from airports to light rail systems to bike - share programs . Applications came from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington , D.C. A total of 49 states sought $ 14.3 billion . The $ 500 million available will go for 46 projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico .