Griffith Announces $70,000 ARC Grant for Mendota Trail Study

Monday, December 23, 2024 | W P Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Bristol a $70,000 grant. The funding will support a conducted study exploring a connector trail that connects downtown Bristol to the Mendota Trail. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

 

“This ARC grant for $70,000 helps the City of Bristol acquire a consultant group to assess the feasibility of a connector trail between State Street and the Bristol trailhead, thereby potentially boosting local tourism and supporting small businesses in the area.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

The Mendota Trail is a 12.5-mile hiking and biking train spanning from Bristol and Mendota in Washington County, Virginia. The trail serves as a regional outdoor recreation anchor and saw over 38,000 visitors in 2023.

 

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