Bayou terrebonne trailhead

Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development $125,000 through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP, CFDA 20.219) on June 16, 2025. This formula grant funds the construction of a 90-foot paddle boat trailhead and associated infrastructure located at 7860 Park Ave in Houma, Louisiana. The project represents an eligible recreational trail facility development under the RTP, which supports the development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational uses.

The Bayou Terrebonne Trailhead project aligns with the RTP's authorized uses for developing and rehabilitating trailhead facilities and trail-related amenities. As the state's designated transportation agency, DOTD maintains responsibility for project execution and administration of the federal funds in accordance with program requirements, which include environmental compliance, record retention, and expenditure obligations within the prescribed timeframes established by the FHWA.

Project description

The project involves the construction of a 90 foot paddle boat trailhead and associated work at 7860 park AVE, houma, LA.