Projects in underserved areas of the Washington region are receiving $25 million in federal funding from a program boosted by the infrastructure law.
A proposed crossing over the Anacostia River that will connect Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and D.C. neighborhoods east of the river to the National Arboretum is getting a $6.5 million federal grant, officials announced Wednesday.Among other projects, Prince George’s County is securing $4.5 million to advance work on 4.5 miles of trails that would link Capitol Heights to Largo along the Central Avenue corridor and connect to four stations on Metro’s Blue Line.
Local and federal elected leaders, as well as park officials, said the federal aid creates opportunities to improve existing facilities and build new connections for recreation and for people commuting by foot and on two wheels. In a statement, Bowser said the money will “move DC forward and improve the experience of people walking and biking.”
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the rehabilitation projects of Sligo Creek Trail and Northwest Branch Trail “will improve the safety, comfort, and enjoyment for trail users.”
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