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Council approves application for federal funds to upgrade Metropolitan Branch Trail segment

Takoma Park City Council · March 5, 2026
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Summary

Takoma Park approved submitting a FY27 community project funding request through Congressman Raskin for its half-mile portion of the Metropolitan Branch Trail, seeking federal construction dollars to widen the path, add lighting and build stormwater infrastructure.

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to submit a federal community project funding request (an earmark) for improvements to Takoma Park's roughly half-mile portion of the Metropolitan Branch Trail.

Devin McNally of Housing and Community Development explained the request is for construction dollars to widen the trail into a full…

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