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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Gov. Beshear Announces More Than $1.13 Million for Recreational Trail Projects in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Steve Beshear today announced more than $1.13 million in Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grants to develop and maintain trails throughout Kentucky.
In August, Gov. Beshear pledged his support for the RTP by signing a letter to U.S. Transportation Sec. Ray LaHood reaffirming Kentucky’s commitment to utilize RTP funds. Prior to the passage of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012, the program was in jeopardy of losing Congressional funding.
“Recreational trails help spur economic development, increase property values and aid in land conservation throughout our state,” said Gov. Beshear. “RTP grants have been a valuable resource to our communities, and I am pleased we can continue to fund worthwhile trail projects in Kentucky.”
The 2012 Kentucky RTP funding will go to 21 recipients in communities across the state.
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, cycling, inline skating, equestrian use, off-road motorcycling and all-terrain vehicle riding.
Since 2008, First Lady Jane Beshear has been a leader in enhancing and promoting Adventure Tourism across the state and has joined the Governor in being a strong supporter for the RTP.
“We are fortunate to live in a state filled with unique, natural resources and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and tourism ventures,” said Mrs. Beshear. “The RTP funding helps Kentucky towns and counties develop their recreational projects so they can offer top-quality tourism destinations and promote healthy, active lifestyles in their own communities.”
The RTP is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Kentucky’s RTP is administered by the Department for Local Government and requires that non-motorized trail applicants match the amount of funds requested to receive a 50 percent reimbursement on approved projects. Those eligible to apply are city and county governments and state and federal agencies.
The 2012 RTP grant recipients include:
| Applicant: |
Bracken County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
Bracken County Industrial Recreational Trail Project |
| County: |
Bracken |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$75,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Olive Hill |
| Project Title: |
Rail Trail Rehab and Trailhead Restroom Facility |
| County: |
Carter |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$25,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Winchester |
| Project Title: |
Rolling Hills Trails |
| County: |
Clark |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$33,000 |
| Applicant: |
Daviess County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
Horse Fork Creek Park Trail & Greenbelt |
| County: |
Daviess |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$93,000 |
| Applicant: |
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government |
| Project Title: |
Brighton Rail Trail Phase 4 |
| County: |
Fayette |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$66,868 |
| Applicant: |
Fleming County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
Park Lake Mountain Nature Preserve Trail Phase III |
| County: |
Fleming |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$5,800 |
| Applicant: |
City of Frankfort |
| Project Title: |
Cove Spring Connectivity |
| County: |
Franklin |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$33,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Caneyville |
| Project Title: |
Caneyville Recreational Park Trail |
| County: |
Grayson |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$38,000 |
| Applicant: |
Harrison County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
Flat Run Veterans Park Fishing Pond Walking Trail |
| County: |
Harrison |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$42,500 |
| Applicant: |
City of Nortonville |
| Project Title: |
Nortonville Recreational Trails Project |
| County: |
Hopkins |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$25,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Dawson Springs |
| Project Title: |
Dawson Springs Park to Park |
| County: |
Hopkins |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$52,670 |
| Applicant: |
City of Woodland Hills |
| Project Title: |
Woodland Hills Recreational Trail Park Project |
| County: |
Jefferson |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
| Applicant: |
McCreary County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
2012 Little Rock Creek System Development |
| County: |
McCreary |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Jeffersonville |
| Project Title: |
Jeffersonville Community Park Trail Resurfacing Project |
| County: |
Montgomery |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$16,650 |
| Applicant: |
Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court |
| Project Title: |
Muhlenberg County Rail Trail |
| County: |
Muhlenberg |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$80,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Brodhead |
| Project Title: |
L&N 21/22 Line Trail |
| County: |
Rockcastle |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
| Applicant: |
U.S Forest Service |
| Project Title: |
Cumberland Ranger District Trails |
| County: |
Rowan |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$100,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Sadieville |
| Project Title: |
Sadieville Trailhead/Trail Stop Project |
| County: |
Scott |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$29,350 |
| Applicant: |
KY Department of Parks |
| Project Title: |
Taylorsville Lake State Park Wet Weather Horse Trail |
| County: |
Spencer |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$25,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Trenton |
| Project Title: |
City of Trenton Walking Trail Project |
| County: |
Todd |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$50,000 |
| Applicant: |
City of Providence |
| Project Title: |
Providence Recreational Trail Phase II |
| County: |
Webster |
| RTP Grant Amount: |
$40,000 |
For more info on Kentucky recreational trails and other adventure tourism efforts in the state, please visit http://www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoor_adventure/great_outdoors.aspx.
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