Metropolitan branch trail - FT totten to takoma

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded an $18.2 million Formula Grant to the District of Columbia Government under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 15, 2022. The grant will fund the Metropolitan Branch Trail - Ft. Totten to Takoma project, which will develop a 6.25-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail from Union Station north to the District line along a railroad right-of-way. This trail will connect at the District line with a route continuing into Silver Spring, Maryland. The project aims to serve both recreational users and commuters, supporting local transportation and air quality goals. The District of Columbia's Public Works Department will oversee delivery of the trail as the primary recipient of this federal funding.

Project description

The metropolitan branch trail project will provide a 6.25-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail from union station north to the district line along the railroad right-of-way. This trail will connect at the district line with a route continuing into silver spring MD. This project is intended to serve both recreational users and commuters to meet transportation control measures (TCMS) and air quality objectives.