The grant comes from the Maryland
Transportation Alternatives Program, which provides federal funds for projects
considered as alternatives to traditional highway construction. The program combines three former federal
programs: Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to Schools and Recreational
Trails. The Maryland program is facilitated by the Maryland State Highway
Administration and final funding recommendations are subject to review and
approval by the State Secretary of Transportation.
TPB also approved other projects
that will benefit Montgomery County:
- $2 million in grant funds for Montgomery Parks to construct the North Branch Hiker-Biker Trail. This trail is an important link between the Lake Frank/Rock Creek Trail and the Muncaster Mill Road Bikeway/ICC Shared Use Path. See location.
- $99,703 to the City of Rockville for the Falls Road East Shared Use Path.
- $395,000 to the City of Takoma Park for Lincoln Avenue sidewalks (Safe Routes to School).
More information and a map of
project locations are available online.
