{"id":19511,"date":"2026-01-22T15:49:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?p=19511"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:49:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:49:54","slug":"congressman-jeff-crank-helps-advance-federal-funding-for-constitution-and-peterson-road-traffic-safety-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/congressman-jeff-crank-helps-advance-federal-funding-for-constitution-and-peterson-road-traffic-safety-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Congressman Jeff Crank Helps Advance Federal Funding for Constitution and Peterson Road Traffic Safety Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>January 22, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; El Paso County officials announced today that $1 million in federal funding has been approved for the Constitution and Peterson Road Traffic Safety Project following strong support from Congressman Jeff Crank. The funding was approved as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations package, which allocates federal dollars for transportation and housing programs, as well as related infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<p>The Constitution and Peterson Road Traffic Safety Project will deliver targeted improvements at the intersection of Constitution Avenue and Peterson Road, which serves residents, schoolchildren, transit users, and local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Congressman Jeff Crank said, \u201cI am pleased to announce that the House has passed an appropriations package that includes a big win for our community. With the help of Carrie Geitner, the Chair of the El Paso County Board of Commissioners, our office secured $1,000,000 in funding to help make critical improvements at the Constitution Avenue and Peterson Road intersection, which will provide enhanced crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and more to increase the safety and well-being of all of Colorado&#8217;s Fifth Congressional District and its visitors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>County leaders expressed appreciation for Congressman Crank\u2019s support and partnership in advancing local transportation priorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongressman Crank\u2019s leadership reflects a deep and personal commitment to the community he represents,\u201d said Carrie Geitner, Chair of the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. \u201cHe grew up here, understands the needs of El Paso County, and has been a driving force in advancing infrastructure projects like the Constitution &amp; Peterson Road Traffic Safety Project. His work is enhancing safety and delivering meaningful improvements for the people who live, work and travel throughout the county.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>El Paso County will continue working with Congressman Crank and federal partners to advance projects that strengthen local infrastructure and support the county\u2019s long-term priorities.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>###<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>www.ElPasoCo.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]January 22, 2026\u00a0&#8211; El Paso County officials announced today that $1 million in federal funding has been approved for the Constitution and Peterson Road Traffic Safety Project following strong support from Congressman Jeff Crank. 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