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Montgomery staff seeks up to $25 million in Safe Streets grant to extend Selma‑to‑Montgomery trail

Montgomery City Council (work session) · May 6, 2026
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Summary

City staff circulated a letter of intent to apply for a Safe Streets for All grant of up to $25 million to fund sections of the Selma‑to‑Montgomery National Historic Trail in Montgomery; staff said the project would cover the Fairview–Mobile Highway segment, requires a local match, and will be delivered in phases guided by an existing master plan and a 10% design.

City staff distributed a letter of intent to apply for a Safe Streets for All grant seeking up to $25,000,000 to extend portions of the Selma‑to‑Montgomery National Historic Trail through Montgomery.

A council member asked whether the grant required a 20% local match. Staff replied, "It's match," and later confirmed, "Yes, sir," when the 20% figure was raised. City staff said the…

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