North lake fitness trail ; bike path/trail; preliminary engineer

On April 24, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $218,448 in formula grant funding under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for preliminary engineering services related to the North Lake Fitness Trail bike path/trail project in Florida. This award supports the planning and design phase of a multimodal transportation infrastructure project, which aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's eligible activities for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

The preliminary engineering services funded through this award will establish the technical foundation and design specifications necessary for subsequent construction of the bike path/trail infrastructure. As a state administration of federal highway funds, FDOT will be responsible for managing the project in accordance with federal requirements, including environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act, design standards compliance, and applicable procurement and record-keeping regulations. This formula grant mechanism reflects the standard federal-aid highway program structure in which the FHWA allocates funds to states on an annual basis for projects prioritized by the state transportation agency.