Statewide, national recreation trails

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) $1,462,615.00 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) as a formula grant, effective May 29, 2025. This funding supports statewide recreational trails administration for State Fiscal Year 2026 and enables Vermont to develop, maintain, and enhance recreational trail infrastructure and related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized uses, including hiking, bicycling, off-highway vehicle recreation, and snowmobiling.

Under the RTP program guidelines, VTrans may deploy these funds toward trail construction and rehabilitation, trailhead and trailside facility improvements, acquisition of trail maintenance equipment, easement or property acquisition for trail corridors, trail condition assessments for accessibility, and educational and safety programs promoting responsible trail use and environmental stewardship. The program also permits limited allocations for state administrative costs and educational initiatives. VTrans, as the designated state transportation agency, will solicit and select eligible projects in accordance with state priorities and FHWA approval, ensuring compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and federal recordkeeping standards.

Project description

Statewide, national recreation trails administration for SFY 2026.