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DOT Announces $12.5 Million for National Parks Access

DOT has just announced grants totaling $12.5 million for 29 projects in 20 states to improve access to the nation’s national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. The funds—provided through FTA’s Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program—will help reduce traffic congestion and provide increased access to these sites.

“Improving access to modern transit services throughout our scenic parklands and protected areas will help us to preserve these national treasures for future generations,” said DOT Secretary Ray LaHood.

“By taking cars off the road and reducing harmful emissions and pollutants in our nation’s most natural and pristine settings, we’re helping Americans and visitors from around the world enjoy these public lands as they were meant to be enjoyed,” said FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff. “From new pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails to energy-efficient shuttle buses, these investments help to keep our parks sustainable for years to come.”

A complete list of projects, along with a map, is available here.

These funds are part of $80 million distributed to 134 Transit in the Parks projects across the country over the last three years. This grant program was not reauthorized under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act passed by Congress in 2012. Going forward, public transportation projects serving national parks and other federal lands remain eligible for funding under the Federal Lands Transportation Program administered by the Federal Highway Administration.

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