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Oct
14
Written by:
news editor
10/14/2011 1:00 AM
Twenty-four recreational trail projects in communities across Ohio soon will share $1,776,898 in federal grants.
COLUMBUS, OH – Twenty-four recreational trail projects in communities across Ohio soon will share $1,776,898 in federal grants, based on recommendations made by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Projects funded included both motorized and non-motorized trails.
ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation administers federal grants including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Non-Motorized Grants, which funds projects that encourages public use of recreational trails by improving access for people with disabilities, creating and maintaining trails and facilities, and educating the public about the environment and trail safety.
"As we expand our network of trails, we hope to link communities by the development of trails across the state," said Division of State Parks chief David Payne. "These projects will create safe and accessible recreation areas that families value and cherish."
The Recreational Trails Program is supported by funding from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration and a portion of the federal motor fuel excise tax collected from non-highway recreational fuel use.
Of the 67 RTP grant applications received, 24 were recommended for funding. Twenty of the 24 projects are for non-motorized trails; Ohio State Parks will receive $150,000 for 10 trail projects located across the state.
More than 160 local trail projects across the state have received more than $13 million in federal funds through ODNR since the Recreational Trails Program began in 1993.
The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A LIST OF TRAIL PROJECTS RECOMMENDED FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOLLOWS
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For more information, contact:
D’Juan Hammonds, ODNR Division of State Parks
614. 265. 6417
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6842
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Recommend
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Franklin
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Gahanna, Department of Parks and Recreation
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$150,000
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Extend by 3,075 linear feet Big Walnut Creek Trail in Gahanna from Woodside Green Park bridge to at the entrance to the Nob Hill Civic Association property. This project also funds interpretive areas, culvert drainage, landscape screening, signage and site furnishings, and site preparations. Total project cost: $373,450
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Tuscarawas
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Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition
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$150,000
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Complete paving of a 2.75-mile section of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in the Zoar/Zoarville area of Tuscarawas County along the Tuscarawas River. Total project cost: $240,000
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Hamilton
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Anderson Township
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$88,500
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Develop a 13-space parking area, restroom facility, drinking fountain, and staging area at the northern terminus of the award winning and heavily utilized Five Mile Trail in Anderson Twp. Total project cost: $156,000.
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Madison
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Madison County Metropolitan Park Board
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$17,478
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Seal coat a 6.5 mile portion of the Ohio to Erie Trail in Madison County between Maple Street in London to Wilson Road in Fairfield Twp. Total project cost: $347,470.
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Clark
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New Carlisle
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$150,000
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Construct .75-mile asphalt trail and restore an existing bridge that crosses Honey Creek. The project will complete a dedicated north/south multi-use trail through New Carlisle and is the second phase of the Tecumseh Trail. Total project cost: $400,000
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Cuyahoga
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Cleveland Metroparks
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$150,000
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Design and a 1,200 linear feet trail and an 85 linear feet pedestrian bridge that will cross Big Creek. The proposed trail will link Cleveland Metroparks "Big Creek All-Purpose Trail" which links into the "Lake to Lake Trail” with the City of Parma Heights "Greenbriar Commons" trails and recreation facilities. Total project cost: $320,000
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Lucas
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Metropolitan Park District of the Toledo Area
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$80,000
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Construct a precast concrete restroom facility and drinking fountain, at the "North Fork" section of the 63-mile Wabash Cannonball Trail. Total project cost: $100,000
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Seven
Counties
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Ohio to Erie Trail Fund
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$57,960
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Fabricate and install directional and interpretive trail signage along the Ohio to Erie Trail in Delaware, Franklin, Clark, Greene, Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton counties. Total project cost: $72,450
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Lorain
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Elyria Township
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$132,128
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Develop and engineer two, limestone base walking, jogging, fitness, and nature trails at the Rowland Nature Preserve. The first trail will be 5,340 linear feet and 10-feet wide. The second trail will be 4,140 linear feet and 8-feet wide. Total project cost: $165,160
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Warren
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Deerfield Township
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$118,729
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This project will link Kings High School with Kings Mills Elementary School and will terminate at the existing path in front of Carter Park. Construct a 5K internal loop, handicap-accessible path at the trails eastern termini inside of Carter Park. Total project cost: $369,795
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Guernsey
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Guernsey County CDC
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$412,103
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This project is a fee simple acquisition with a lease component of 800 acres of property over a five-year period that will allow an area for use by motorized off road vehicle. Once that Phase One area is purchased the remaining area of phase 2-5 will be part of a multi-year lease. Total project cost: $900,000
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Pike, Perry, Jackson, Fulton
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ODNR Division of Forestry
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$100,000
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Routine, annual maintenance at Pike, Perry, Richland Furnace, and Maumee State Forest APV areas. Work includes: grading, trail improvement, sign repair, and trailhead maintenance/improvement. Total project cost: $125,000
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Hocking & Perry
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USDA Forest Service - Wayne National Forest
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$10,000
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This proposal would purchase a brush cutter. Total cost: $12,500
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Perry, Hocking, Lawrence, Monroe, & Washington
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USDA Forest Service - Wayne National Forest
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$10,000
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Purchase educational supplies (brochures with safety and responsible land-use messages) for distribution to trail riders through the Trail Permit and Trail Patrol programs. Total project cost: $12,525
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