Millions of dollars of federal stimulus funding will
jumpstart transportation projects in West Michigan, including
bike/pedestrian trails, bridges and streets. State leaders expect the
funding to create jobs across the region.
According to excerpts from the story:
Dirt is already being moved, but Sparta
Village Manager Sharon DeLange said she was more than happy to welcome
Lt. Gov. John Cherry when he visited Kent County Thursday to announce
$376,500 worth of federal money will help fix up her downtown streets.
"We're thrilled he's doing a formal presentation," said DeLange. MAP West Michigan projects.
Like
a political Easter Bunny, Cherry visited Flint, Detroit, Jackson and
Grand Rapids Thursday to announce 22 transportation "enhancement"
projects that will be funded through the federal government's economic
stimulus programs. Four of the projects are in Kent County while a
fifth project will go towards street enhancements in the Allegan County
community of Wayland.
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