ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the release of $16 million in grants to support projects that aim to expand bike and pedestrian infrastructure across Maryland.

The grants are funded by a combination of state and federal money and are expected to support 36 projects.

The state is hoping that the new investment into the area will help to improve safety for road users, strengthen the state’s intermodal transportation system and help reduce transportation emissions.

“This investment proves that we don’t have to choose between boosting our outdoor economy, investing in transportation projects, and cutting emissions — we can address all of these goals at the same time,” said Gov. Moore. “In partnership with local leaders, we are building a more competitive and sustainable state from Mountain Maryland to the Eastern Shore.”

The funding will be split between two departments with $13.9 million awarded to 26 projects through the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program and $2.1 million awarded to 10 projects through the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Kim Lamphier Bikeways Network Program.

“Funding projects to enhance mobility and accessibility is a priority as these assets are an integral part of the state’s transportation system to provide safe, equitable and sustainable connections for pedestrians and bicyclists,” said Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “These investments will help provide high-quality paths to connect communities, enhance safety for students to get to and from school and help the state reach its climate goals by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

A breakdown of the funds and additional details are available online here.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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