The USDOT’s Federal Transit Administration has agreed to a grant of $1.2 billion for construction of the $3.2 billion Lynnwood Link Extension light-rail project in Seattle, Washington, according to a press release issued by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D.-Wa.). The FTA has submitted the full funding grant agreement, which represents approximately 40% of the project costs, to Congress for a 30-day review.   More:  Federal Government Agrees to $1.2B Seattle Light-Rail Grant