Local Communities Among Recipients of $52 Million Grant for Bike/Pedestrial Path Improvements
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(Columbus) – Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that nearly $52 million in grants will be awarded over the next four years to improve safety for bicycle and pedestrian traffic through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The funding will support 44 projects in 33 counties.
“The Transportation Alternatives Program makes vital investments to support safer, more connected spaces for walking and biking,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “This program helps improve quality of life, enhance public safety, and build sustainable transportation networks that make our cities and towns stronger and more vibrant.”
Recommended Projects for 2027
Adams Vine Street Sidewalk Replacement- Replace sidewalks along Vine Street from Stella Ave to Main Street. $475,739
Recommended Projects for 2028
Fayette Kenskill Shaw Bike Path Connector- This project will connect the bike path between Washington Court House and Chillicothe, otherwise known as the Paint Creek Recreational Trail. $880,000
Ross Paint Creek Recreational Trail Rehabilitation Phase 2- Repair and improve a 3.8-mile stretch of the Paint Creek Recreational Trail (PCRT) located within Concord and Union Township. Work would begin at the Village of Frankfort and end 0.4 miles past the trail’s intersection with the Musselman Station Road Cul de sac. $1,546,400
The TAP Program provides funding for projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, recreational trails, and Safe Routes to School projects.
“Biking and walking are great modes of transportation that are not only fun, but foster connections, support local economies, and contribute to a healthier lifestyle. We are proud to do our part to support active transportation in Ohio,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn.
Projects are selected based on committee recommendations and a scoring system with a focus on safety, connectivity, and preservation. Investments were prioritized in areas of the state with high demand and need for walking and biking and implementation readiness. Funding awards emphasized both short-term infrastructure projects that could be delivered quickly as well as infrastructure projects of statewide significance.
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