Kensington marta station trail - phase I, row

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $3.38 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on June 4, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support the Kensington MARTA Station Trail – Phase I right-of-way (ROW) acquisition. The project, located in Georgia, focuses on developing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements associated with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) station. The right-of-way acquisition phase is a critical precursor to constructing the multimodal trail connection, which aligns with the program's eligible activities for active transportation network development and pedestrian infrastructure improvements.

GDOT executed a sub-award to DeKalb County Department of Finance (Board of Commissioners) on June 3, 2025, to serve as the implementing sub-grantee for the project. This award structure reflects the standard federal-aid highway program model in which State DOTs administer federal funds while coordinating with local governments and regional entities. The Kensington MARTA Station Trail project supports Georgia's comprehensive transportation planning objectives by enhancing multimodal connectivity and pedestrian access in the Atlanta metropolitan region, consistent with FHWA's recent emphasis on active transportation infrastructure development and livable communities initiatives.