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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
El Paso backs grant application to help fund I-10 deck plaza project
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso City Council voted on Tuesday, June 10, to formally support a grant application that could help fund part of the proposed Interstate 10 deck plaza. The multimillion-dollar plan is a major infrastructure project that would create a public space above the downtown stretch of the freeway. The application is for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), a federally funded, state-administered grant. If approved, it would help pay for some features of the deck plaza, such as trails, sidewalks, and green spaces. 'This is just one little puzzle piece,' District 8 Councilmember Chris Canales said. 'But I've said from the beginning, I'd support this project as long as the money comes from state, federal, or philanthropic sources.' The application is due this month, and a decision is expected in October. If awarded, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would take the lead on construction, and the City of El Paso would assist with project management. 'If we are awarded, there are a lot of other steps that need to happen for the council to enter into an agreement to use that funding source, and that's something that would happen in the future,' Joaquin Rodriguez, director of grant-funded programs for the city, said. This isn't the only funding the city is pursuing for the deck plaza. In May, the council also submitted a separate request for $4 million through the Community Project Funding program, which goes through U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, office. That funding would help cover structural elements like retaining walls and utility infrastructure. City officials add that both funding requests are part of a larger effort to move the multimillion-dollar project forward with the goal of using outside money to make it happen. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
LIST: Grants for bike, pedestrian infrastructure projects
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today funding for projects recommended to occur will be dispersed over the next few fiscal years. According to DeWine, the funding is part of the state's Transportation Alternatives Program. Funding is distributed for recommended projects which boost pedestrian safety and bike infrastructure. Seven projects were recommended within the Dayton region: Fiscal Year County Name Grant ($) Overview 2028 Champaign $120,000 Update pedestrian traffic signals at Urbana intersections 2026 Greene $1,250,000 – Fairborn shared-use path on S. Broad Street: Highview Drive to Sandhill Road; – Bike lanes on S. Broad St.: Highview Drive to Central Avenue 2027 Logan $2,890,000 16-mile asphalt paving: Between Urbana and Bellefontaine on Simon Kenton Trail 2026 Montgomery $500,000 Evaluate right-of-way, direct environment work for Wolf Creek Trail future projects 2028 Montgomery $1,200,000 Remove and replace northbound curb lane on Far Hills Avenue between Dorothy Lane and Stroop Road in Kettering with shared-use path 2028 Preble $275,303 Upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks on Maple Street in Eaton 2028 Shelby $2,000,000 Improve inside and outside of Big-Four Passenger Station in Sidney 'Biking and walking are great modes of transportation that are not only fun, but foster connections, support local economies, and contribute to a healthier lifestyle,' said Pamela Boratyn, director of ODOT. Learn more about the program here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Section of Loveland's Recreation Trail Loop under construction to reopen June 1
DENVER (KDVR) — The City of Loveland is set to re-open a .7-mile section of the Recreation Trail system from Wilson Avenue to Namaqua Avenue, along the Big Barnes Ditch, on June 1. The reopening comes after construction was done to pave over the previously soft-surfaced trail. Rails were also added to the trail to improve its 'long-term safety and sustainability,' the city of Loveland said, in a news release. Orangutan escapes exhibit after a 'malfunction' at Denver Zoo 'Loveland's Loop Recreation Trail is now paved through all sections making it a great alternative for multimodal transportation options,' the city said. The trail construction began in fall 2024. The project was managed by the Parks and Recreation Department and had $1.3 million in funding from a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant administered through the Colorado Department of Transportation and Loveland's share of Colorado Lottery dollars, the city said. Loveland's Recreation Trail System was fully completed in 2021 and includes 31 miles of paved trails the city says encircles the city and connects to other regional trails, including the Colorado Front Range Trail and the Long View Trail. The city also has more than 20 miles of soft-surface trails in and around Loveland, including, among others: Boedecker Bluff Natural Area Boise Bend Natural Area Cottonwood Run Natural Area Meadowbrook Natural Area River's Edge Natural Area Wild Natural Area The city notes that bicycling is not permitted at several of its soft-surface trails, including the Mariana Butte Trail, Morey Wildlife Reserve and Sunset Vista Natural Area. More information about the Loveland Recreation Trail system can be found on the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mississippi reveals 2025 TAP funding recipients
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons hosted a check presentation ceremony in Cleveland on May 8 to announce the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding recipients. The TAP utilizes federal funds that contribute up to 80% of the total eligible project cost. The Mississippi Transportation Commission invites eligible project sponsors to apply for funding approval of a Transportation Alternatives (TA) project. Buc-ee's unveils grand opening plans for first Mississippi location Descriptions of each project include: City of Vicksburg – $453,000 for construction of a concrete walking trail and installation of additional lighting in the new Riverfront Park. City of Belzoni – $415,000 for construction of an asphalt walking trail in the existing City Park. City of Drew – $104,000 for construction of an asphalt walking trail in the downtown area of Drew. City of Moorhead – $114,000 for the removal and replacement of the existing sidewalk with a new sidewalk along Washington St. to connect Moorhead Central School to the West Delta Ave. intersection. City of Rosedale – $638,000 for additional lighting along State Route 1 next to a sidewalk built in a previous TA project. City of Shelby – $266,000 for rehabilitation of the existing walking trail, installation of additional lighting and off-street parking. Delta State University – $633,000 for construction of a new sidewalk and installation of additional lighting along a section of Statesman Park Blvd. Silver City/Humphreys County Board of Supervisors – $141,000 for construction of a new sidewalk along Front St. Louise/Humphreys County Board of Supervisors – $169,000 for the construction of a new sidewalk along Old Highway 49. Sunflower County Consolidated School District – $454,000 for the construction a new sidewalk along BB King Rd. to connect Gentry High School to residential areas along with additional landscaping and BB King Historical Trivia Markers. Town of Boyle – $476,000 for the extension of an existing asphalt walking trail, installation of lighting, adding off-street parking, and rehabilitating an existing train crossing bridge into a pedestrian bridge. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Newly improved section of Flint Hills Trail to open in May
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced Friday the completion and opening of a newly improved section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park in Franklin County. The 2.3-mile segment, located west of Ottawa between Louisiana Terrace and Iowa Road, will officially open to the public on Saturday, May 17. Construction set to begin on first Buc-ee's store in Kansas Once it opens, visitors can take advantage of 93 miles of continuous trail from Osawatomie to Council Grove. Construction included a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail surface, a pedestrian bridge over the BNSF Railway and improvements to three existing bridges. Thanks to these enhancements, visitors no longer have to take a 3.4-mile detour on county roads to cross the railroad tracks safely. 'With every completed section, we're not just building trail—we're connecting communities, expanding recreation access, and helping more Kansans experience the natural beauty of our state,' KDWP Secretary Christopher Kennedy said. The department said the project was made possible through a Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). A ribbon-cutting celebration for the improved section will be planned at a later date, the KDWP said. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri The department also said it has long-range plans to develop the trail along its full length as funding becomes available. To learn more about Flint Hills Trail State Park, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
