MA & PA connector trail - segment 3

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $812,755.56 to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration on May 6, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant funds the development of Segment 3 of the MA & PA Connector Trail, a bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure project extending from the North Avenue Parking Lot to Blake's Venture Park in Maryland. The project delivers active transportation connectivity improvements designed to enhance multimodal transportation options and support safe pedestrian and bicycle access in the region.

As a formula grant under the Federal-aid Highway Program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this funding supports Maryland's transportation priorities for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure development. The State Highway Administration, as the primary state transportation agency responsible for managing federal highway funds, administers the project in accordance with FHWA stewardship and oversight requirements, including applicable environmental review and design standards. The award reflects the FHWA's broader investment in comprehensive transportation network improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and connectivity across the state's multimodal infrastructure.

Project description

MA & PA connector trail - segment 3 from north avenue parking lot to blake's venture park - bicycle/pedestrian route - CON