(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties.
The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North Central Texas Council of Governments is adding an $8-million match to a $55-million federal grant to make $63-million available for projects.
The NCTCG’s Kevin Kokes says one of the projects stretches across the Metroplex, involving Dallas Area Rapid Transit improving paths from DFW Airport to Plano. Another project includes money for pedestrian and bicycle paths involving a regional trail connecting existing trails within communities such as Allen and Frisco. The projects must be completed within three years.
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