Murray receives funding for Street Sidewalk Extension Project

MURRAY, Ky. (KBSI) – The city of Murray will receive more than $3 million for a sidewalk extension project.

The 16th Street Sidewalk Extension Project will get $3,127,165. A new sidewalk with curb, gutter and enclosed storm drainage system will connect the Murray State University and Murray Elementary School campuses to neighborhoods and churches.

Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $13.8 million in funding to 14 cities and counties for pedestrian safety projects as part of his goal to build better transportation systems, according to the office of Gov. Andy Beshear.

The funding comes from Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) that reimburses 80% of the cost of facilities that support non-motorized transportation in ways that improve connectivity, accessibility, safety and equity in communities.

TAP projects commonly include pathways in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Safe Routes to School program and wildlife mitigation. The program awarded during Gov. Beshear’s administration now total approximately $36 million. TAP is administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Rural and Municipal Aid.

A full list of awards is available here.