The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $1,000,000 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (CFDA 20.940) planning grant to the City of Winchester, Virginia on November 25, 2024. The grant aims to enhance pedestrian accessibility and safety while promoting community connectivity by assessing the need for a pedestrian bridge to mitigate the dividing effect of CSX Transportation's rail lines running through East Wyck Street. The planning grant will develop a comprehensive project plan, including design considerations, budget estimates, and potential funding sources, by engaging stakeholders and the community to gather input and support, and identifying regulatory requirements and environmental considerations. The project has a completion date of June 30, 2026.
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