TOPEKA — The Hutchinson Streetscape project is one of 20 projects approved for funding by the Kansas Department of Transportation Alternatives Program.
The city has been seeking funding to complete the Streetscape north of 3rd Avenue. The total cost of the grant is is excess of $762 thousand. KDOT received 43 applications from local units of government for funding consideration totaling more than $22.5 million.
Transportation Alternatives projects under this federal program include facilities for pedestrians and bicycles; rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities; construction of turnouts, overlooks and viewing areas; conversion of abandoned railway corridors to trails; community improvement activities such as downtown streetscape enhancements and the control or removal of outdoor advertising.
The total cost for the 20 selected projects is $11.5 million. A minimum of 20 percent of the project cost must come from the applicant.