Washington, D.C. to get $25M grant for trail project

On Thursday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city’s Department of Transportation had received a $25 million federal grant for a multimodal path along the New York Avenue NE corridor.

The New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project will see the construction of nearly two miles of multimodal pathways as well as the rehabilitation of the New York Avenue NE Bridge. Officials said the project will improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians, cyclists and freight vehicles.

“We are pleased to receive this federal grant, which will help us enhance our transportation infrastructure and further our MoveDC goals in this community,” Sharon Kershbaum, DDOT Acting Director said. “This project will provide critical improvements for pedestrian and bicycle safety, as well as ensure the resilience and reliability of the New York Avenue Bridge for years to come. We are committed to building a more connected, safe, and sustainable transportation network for all residents and visitors of Washington, DC.”

Part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant program, the grant is help fund the $35 million project. The project will create a pedestrian and bicycle connection across the Anacostia River, linking the Fort Lincoln neighborhood to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. The project will also address erosion issues around the New York Avenue Bridge and improve freight conditions.

“This project is going to help us build a more connected DC and create a safer, better experience for residents and visitors traveling across the Anacostia River,” Bowser said. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris Administration for this critical funding that will transform our city’s roadways, bridges and trails.”

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