AMES – The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1,620,475 in total funding for four federal Recreational Trails Program projects, with two Northern Iowa trails benefitting.
The federal Recreational Trails Program was created in 1991 for the purpose of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. This funding is available to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, and private organizations through an annual application-based program.
The projects and approved funding amounts are listed below.
Estherville River Recreation Enhancement Project (Estherville) – $650,000
Iowa River’s Edge Trail: Bridge Improvements (Hardin County) – $438,475
Off-Highway Vehicle Park Equipment (Iowa Department of Natural Resources) – $272,000
Snow Trail Maintenance Equipment (Iowa State Snowmobile Association) – $260,000