Cash Available for 'Non-Traditional' Transportation Projects
The federal government has $20 million in funds available for things like sidewalks, shared paths and wetland creation. Could any of the money come to Bowie?
The state of Maryland announced a new program yesterday that could offer cash to communities like Bowie to fund bike paths, sidewalks and other projects that encourage alternative forms transportation. The federal government has about $20 million set aside for so-called "non-traditional" transportation projects, and the Maryland Department of Transportation is currently seeking proposals. According to a press release from the State Highway Administration, these funds are available under the new Transportation Alternatives Program. The money could be used for things like "planning, design and construction funds for on and off-road facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized transportation." In other words, places for …
