River birch trail development project, camden city, camden county, bicycle & pedestrian improvements project, construction

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $1,172,919.54 Formula Grant to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on August 23, 2022 under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds will support the River Birch Trail Development Project in Camden City, Camden County, New Jersey, which includes bicycle and pedestrian improvements and construction. A sub-award of $TBD was provided to the City of Camden to support the River Birch Trail Project portion of this work. The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in providing for construction, preservation, and improvement of highways. This award will support infrastructure development projects benefitting non-motorized transportation and community connectivity in Camden County through trail construction and multi-modal access point upgrades.