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Trump tweeted about funding a $41M Milwaukee County rapid transit program. Here's what we know.

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Milwaukee Journal SentinelPresident Donald Trump announced by tweet Thursday that Milwaukee County is in line for nearly $41 million in federal money for its East-West Bus Rapid Transit project — a late-afternoon&nbsp;announcement that seemed to take some&nbsp;county officials by surprise but also appeared to be a major step toward fulfillment of a longstanding funding request for the nine-mile project.There are additional steps that must take place before it would receive the $40.9 million.According to the county, the funding is from a Small Starts program under the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grants Program&nbsp;— funding the .&nbsp;That context wasn't part of a tweet that came from&nbsp;President Donald Trump Thursday evening: "I’m proud to commit $40.9M in&nbsp;@USDOT&nbsp;funding to Milwaukee’s East-West Bus Rapid Transit project. Bringing modern transit to the region’s most critical corridor and spur millions in economic development. Love Wisconsin!&nbsp;@RideMCTS"The tweet was one of a series in which Trump announced funding not only to Milwaukee County but also to projects in Utah, Pennsylvania, Oregon, New York, Indiana, Florida and Arizona.&nbsp;Milwaukee's $54.8 million bus rapid transit system would connect&nbsp;downtown Milwaukee, the near west side, Marquette University, Wauwatosa and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center.The county will cover about 20% of the project cost through a local match, once a smaller federal allocation is also figured in, according to the county.&nbsp;The funding will be used for new stations, platforms, dedicated lane improvements&nbsp;and off-board fare collection devices.Contact Alison Dirr at 414-224-2383&nbsp;or . Follow her on Twitter .&nbsp;

Milwaukee Journal SentinelPresident Donald Trump announced by tweet Thursday that Milwaukee County is in line for nearly $41 million in federal money for its East-West Bus Rapid Transit project — a late-afternoon&nbsp;announcement that seemed to take some&nbsp;county officials by surprise but also appeared to be a major step toward fulfillment of a longstanding funding request for the nine-mile project.There are additional steps that must take place before it would receive the $40.9 million.According to the county, the funding is from a Small Starts program under the Federal Transit...

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