A staple of billings outdoor recreation: southern riverfront park trail phase 1

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Montana Department of Transportation $125,000.00 on June 18, 2025, through the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to fund trail repaving and maintenance work in Billings, Montana. Specifically, the grant supports the repaving of 0.38 miles of the Southern Riverfront Park Trail as Phase 1 of a multi-phase trail improvement initiative. This project qualifies as an eligible maintenance and restoration activity under the Recreational Trails Program, which provides formula grants to states for developing and maintaining recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized uses.

The Recreational Trails Program award represents a continuation of the Montana Department of Transportation's substantial federal grant portfolio in transportation infrastructure, with funds allocated for trail maintenance and rehabilitation projects across the state. The Southern Riverfront Park Trail project directly supports the program's objective of enhancing trail infrastructure and user experiences while maintaining existing recreational assets in the Billings community.

Project description

To fund the city of billings for repaving .38 miles of the southern riverfront park trail.