Amats:recreational trails plan update

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities received a $186,994.88 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration on March 13, 2023. The funding supports an update to the Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) Recreational Trails Plan. Services delivered through the award include comprehensively updating all recreational trails within the AMATS area and studying expansion opportunities. The plan aims to strengthen connections between trails, multi-use pathways, and economic growth in the region. Recreational facilities such as single track bicycle trails, hiking networks, and bicycle parks will also be included. The funding assists Alaska in meeting the objectives of the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), which provides construction, preservation and improvement of highways.

Project description

This project will provide a comprehensive update of all recreational trails within the amats area. This update will include primary and secondary linkages to established multi-use pathways, as well as, recreational facilities such as single track bicycle trails, hiking networks, and bicycle parks within the planning area. This plan will also study trail expansion opportunities and strengthening the connections between recreational trail development and fostering economic growth within the amats area. This is a in-kind services local match project.