MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mercer County will receive $425,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program funding for projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety, expanding recreational opportunities and enhancing community infrastructure, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced.
“These investments improve the quality of life for West Virginians while making our communities more attractive places to live, work and visit,” said Governor Morrisey. “Whether it’s safer sidewalks, improved parks, or better access to our world-class trail systems, projects like these strengthen our communities and support economic growth across southern West Virginia.”
According to the governor’s office, the funding will be used to rehabilitate and expand trails at Glenwood Park, provide maintenance for the Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System, complete design work for new railings along West Concord Street in the Town of Athens and develop plans for new sidewalks along High Street in the City of Princeton.
The projects include:
- Glenwood Park Trail Rehabilitation and Expansion — $125,000
- Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System Maintenance — $125,000
- Town of Athens West Concord Street Railing Design — $100,000
- City of Princeton High Street Sidewalk Design — $75,000
The Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs are funded through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways.
The programs support projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, expand recreational opportunities, preserve historic transportation assets and enhance the overall quality of life in communities across the state.
The Mercer County projects are part of the governor’s ongoing infrastructure investment efforts aimed at supporting tourism, strengthening local communities and creating opportunities for economic development throughout West Virginia.
