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Ole Met, Marion, Pulaski Co's receive GOLD Recreational Trails $$ Money can be used for bicycling, hiking, in-line skating, horseback riding Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story From Commonwealth News Center Nearby Metcalfe, Marion, and Pulaski Counties were three of 25 communities statewide to receive big Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD) and the Recreational Advisory Board grants for recreational trails, Governor Steve Beshear announced. grants for a total allocation of $1,231,844. Metcalfe County received an RTP grant of $16,000 for the Branstetter Park Recreational Trail project, at the Crossroads near Summer Shade. The applicant was the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court. The Lebanon Tourist and Convention Commission in Marion County received an RTP grant of $100,000 for the Cecil L. Gorley Naturalist Trail Rehab/Expansion project. The Pulaski County Fiscal Court applied for an RTP grant and was awarded $49,945, for their projects at the Pulaski Park, Shopville Park, and White Lily Park Trail. I am pleased to approve these grants for projects which will continue to promote an active, outdoor lifestyle for families and individuals across the commonwealth, Gov. Beshear said. The Recreational Trails Program is essential for maintaining and expanding our states existing network of trails that cater to such a variety of interests and ages. The RTP is an assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Kentuckys RTP is administered by GOLD and requires that applicants match the amount of funds requested to receive a 50% reimbursement on approved projects. Those eligible to apply are city and county governments, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. RTP grants may be used to provide assistance for acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use. Examples of trail uses include hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, and other uses. This story was posted on 2008-05-15 02:53:28
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