Ashley creek park, pedestrian paths, phase 1

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $125,000 to the Montana Department of Transportation under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on June 18, 2025, to support the construction of pedestrian trail infrastructure at Ashley Creek Park in Montana. The funding will be disbursed to the Bibler Legacy Foundation to construct approximately 3,545 linear feet of pedestrian trails within the newly developed park. This project aligns with the Recreational Trails Program's eligible activities, which support the development and construction of non-motorized recreational trail facilities and trail-related infrastructure.

The Ashley Creek Park pedestrian paths project represents Phase 1 of a broader trail development initiative and constitutes a formula grant award, whereby Montana, as the designated state administrator, received apportioned funds from the federal motor fuel excise tax allocation for recreational trails. The project enables enhanced public access to recreational facilities and supports non-motorized trail use through infrastructure improvements consistent with program objectives for trail construction and community recreational access.

Project description

To fund the bibler legacy foundation for construction of 3,545 linear FT. Of pedestrian trails within the new ashley creek park