Gov. Justice Announces $13.9M In Transportation Alternatives And Recreational Trails Program Grant Awards Across WV

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced 36 grant awards totaling $13.9 million through the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program, funded by federal and local contributions.

Administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), this program supports towns, cities, and counties in developing and enhancing sidewalks, lighting, walking paths, rail trails, and more.

Transportation Alternative grant applications were evaluated by a committee of WVDOH representatives, while the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants were reviewed by the RTP Advisory Board. This board includes representatives from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, West Virginia Department of Tourism, local businesses, city and convention bureaus, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Recreational Trails Program grants will fund construction and maintenance of approximately 300 miles of trails across West Virginia’s travel regions.

TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROJECTS
Projects with total funding (including Federal Funding and sponsor match):

BERKELEY COUNTY

Martinsburg Creekside Trail – $1,543,030.00
City of Martinsburg
Construction
Construction of a new trail along Tuscarora Creek from Queen Street to Oatesdale Park and Baltimore Avenue in the City of Martinsburg.

South Berkeley Inwood Park Pedestrian Upgrades – $816,557.50
Berkeley County Council
Construction
Construction of approximately 0.7 miles of sidewalk around the South Berkeley Inwood Park area in Berkeley County.

BOONE COUNTY

Madison State Street Sidewalk Project Phase 2 – $60,000.00
City of Madison
Design
Design of sidewalk along State Street in the City of Madison.

CABELL COUNTY

Huntington Washington Boulevard Paul Ambrose Trail for Health – $815,000.00
City of Huntington Department of Planning and Community Development
Construction
Construction of approximately 0.45 mile of the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health along Washington Boulevard in the City of Huntington.

FAYETTE COUNTY

Ansted Hawks Nest Trail Trestle Project – $675,000.00
Town of Ansted
Construction
Construction of a new trail connecting the Town of Ansted, near the top of Mill Creek with the Hawks Nest Tramway and State Park.

Fayetteville 2nd Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project – $100,000.00
Town of Fayetteville
Design
Design of a pedestrian bridge over County Route 16 at the intersection of 2nd Avenue in the Town of Fayetteville.

Oak Hill Virginia Street Sidewalks – $897,000.00
City of Oak Hill
Construction
Construction of approximately 2,738 Linear Feet of sidewalk on Virginia Street along Route 61 in the City of Oak Hill.

GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg Washington Street and Court Street Sidewalk Improvements – $75,000.00
City of Lewisburg
Design
Design of sidewalk improvements at the corner of Washington Street and Court Street in the City of Lewisburg.

GRANT COUNTY

Petersburg River Park Hike and Bike Trail Continuation – Phase III – $617,542.50
Grant County Commission
Construction
Construction of approximately 1,267 Linear Feet of a hike and bike trail on the levee system from Main Street to the Grant County Airport.

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Ranson 5th Avenue Streetscape – $1,500,000.00
City of Ranson
Construction
Construction of approximately 4,604 Linear Feet for the 5th Avenue sidewalk East of Mildred Street to Railroad Avenue in the City of Ranson.

Shepherdstown North Princess Street Sidewalk – $80,000.00
Corporation of Shepherdstown
Design
Design of approximately 1,100 Linear Feet of sidewalk along the east side of North Princess Street in the City of Shepherdstown.

KANAWHA COUNTY

Charleston Elk River Trail Project – $843,126.25
City of Charleston
Construction
Construction of 1,300 Linear Feet of trail to connect existing facilities to the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk Rivers along the eastern shore of the Elk River.

Clendenin Main Street Streetscape – $75,000.00
Town of Clendenin
Design
Design of a new sidewalk along Main Street in the Town of Clendenin.

LOGAN COUNTY

Man Sidewalk Improvements – $62,500.00
Town of Man
Design
Design of 526 Linear Feet of sidewalk improvements on Main Street and East and West McDonald Avenue in the Town of Man.

MERCER COUNTY

Athens Sidewalks – $300,000.00
Town of Athens
Construction
Construction of approximately 956 Linear Feet of sidewalk for East Broadway and Burch Streets in the Town of Athens.

Bluefield Cumberland Road Sidewalk – $250,000.00
City of Bluefield
Design
Design of approximately 2,640 Linear Feet of sidewalk on Cumberland Road in the City of Bluefield.

MINERAL COUNTY

Keyser Sidewalk Upgrades – $62,500.00
City of Keyser
Design and Construction
Design and construction of approximately 330 Linear Feet of sidewalk on both sides of North Main Street between West Piedmont and Armstrong Streets.

MONONGALIA COUNTY

Chestnut Street Streetscape in Morgantown – $180,000.00
City of Morgantown
Design
Design of approximately 420 Linear Feet of sidewalk beginning at Willey Street to Foundry Street in the City of Morgantown.

Morgantown Trail Bridge Restoration – $100,000.00
Monongahela River Trails Conservancy
Design
Design of re-decking and railings on 5 rail trail bridges over 8 miles of the Monongahela River Rail Trail.

NICHOLAS COUNTY
Richwood Sidewalk – $800,000.00
City of Richwood
Construction
Construction of approximately 1,683 Linear Feet of sidewalk in the City of Richwood.

PRESTON COUNTY
West Virginia Northern Rail-Trail Phase 4 – $100,000.00
Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission
Design
Design and of approximately 2.6 miles of trail from Sniders Crossing Road to Company House Road in Preston County.

PUTNAM COUNTY
Winfield Sidewalk Project Courthouse Section – $891,388.75
City of Winfield
Construction
Construction of approximately 500 Linear Feet of sidewalk along the southeast side of Winfield Road from Courthouse Drive to Valley Drive in Winfield.

SUMMERS COUNTY
Hinton Sidewalk – $464,000.00
City of Hinton
Construction
Construction of approximately 1,684 Linear Feet of sidewalk along Pleasant Street in the Town of Hinton.

TUCKER COUNTY
Allegheny Highlands Trail Refresh – $250,000.00
Highlands Trail Foundation
Design and Construction
The project repair, restore and replace trailhead kiosks, design, produce and install new signs, restore surface not completed in current project and trailhead parking areas.

Davis Downtown Sidewalk Improvement – $500,000.00
Town of Davis
Construction
Construction of approximately 3,000 Linear Feet of sidewalk along William Avenue in the Town of Davis.

WETZEL COUNTY
Hundred Sidewalk – $425,000.00
Town of Hundred
Construction
Construction of approximately 2,160 Linear Feet of sidewalk along Pennsylvania Avenue in the Town of Hundred.

RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROJECTS

Projects with total funding (including Federal funding and sponsor match):

BOONE / LINCOLN COUNTY
Hatfield McCoy – Ivy Branch Trail System Maintenance – $125,000.00
Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
Construction
Maintenance and restoration of the existing 80 miles of Hatfield McCoy trails in Boone and Lincoln Counties.

GREENBRIER COUNTY
Russellville Trailhead and Meadow River Rail Trail – $100,000.00
Greenbrier County Commission
Design
Design of approximately 3-acre trailhead access between Meadow River Rail Trail and the Meadow River in Russellville.

HARDY COUNTY
Jay Moglia Beginner and Intermediate Trails – Phase 2 – $250,000.00
Hardy County Commission
Construction
Construction of a mountain bike trail at the Dove Hollow parcel of Lost River State Park.

JEFFERSON COUNTY
Sam Michael’s Park Recreation Trail Improvements – $250,000.00
Jefferson County Parks & Recreation Commission
Construction
Resurface and widen the approximately 1 mile Smart Heart Trail, as well as the construction of a connector trail in Jefferson County.

LOGAN COUNTY
Hatfield McCoy – Rockhouse Trail System – $125,000.00
Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
Construction
The upgrade of and maintenance of the 100 miles of trails on the Rockhouse Trail System within
the Hatfield McCoy Trail System.

McDOWELL COUNTY
Hatfield McCoy – Warrior Trail System Maintenance – $125,000.00
Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
Construction
Maintenance of 100 miles of the Warrior Trail System of the Hatfield McCoy Trails in McDowell County.

MINGO COUNTY
Hatfield McCoy – Mingo County Equipment – $125,000.00
Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
Construction
The upgrade of and maintenance of the Hatfield McCoy Trail System in Mingo County.

OHIO COUNTY
Oglebay Resort – $75,000.00
Wheeling Park Commission
Design
Design of an 8 mile mountain bike trail system at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.

RANDOLPH COUNTY
Lower Glady Dispersed Camping Improvement – $28,166.25
Tread Lightly!
Design and Construction
The upgrade and maintenance of existing trailheads and signage located in Wymer.

TUCKER COUNTY
Canaan Valley Headwaters Trail Boardwalk – $233,747.50
Heart of the Highlands Trail System, Inc
Design
Design of approximately 0.5 miles boardwalk connecting Canaan Valley’s Allegheny Trail to the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and trailhead parking.