Transportation funding mechanisms provide an opportunity to demonstrate the important and sometimes overlooked roles of parks and trails in transportation networks, especially as links within active commuting chains.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has numerous funding programs (planning, capital project, technical assistance) that could aid with the creation of linear parks, trails, park access, and recreational facilities. Several of these programs received a boost in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021 or are pilot programs that have a focus on improving public safety, climate resilience and equitable access to green space and recreation.
