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The deadline to request obligation of funds to FHWA is September 13, 2013. If projects cannot be identified for advancement, MDOT will look at funding new priorities. Program guidelines will remain the same regarding public involvement and funding amounts.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about the Small Urban program can be found below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/advocacy\/inside208\/file.axd?file=2013%2f3%2fObligation+letter+Feb2013.pdf\">Obligation letter Feb2013.pdf (302.53 kb) <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/advocacy\/inside208\/file.axd?file=2013%2f3%2fMDOT_smallurban_Attach5-SU_Area_List_154607_7.pdf\">MDOT_smallurban_Attach5-SU_Area_List_154607_7.pdf (45.87 kb)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/advocacy\/inside208\/file.axd?file=2013%2f3%2fFY+2014+Program+List+031513.pdf\">FY 2014 Program List 031513.pdf (21.28 kb)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have further questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact Brandon Wilcox with MDOT at 517-335-2948.<\/p>\n<p><em>John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League handling Transportation issues. 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