Anaheim has received $5 million in federal funding for five transportation improvement projects as part of infrastructure legislation approved last year.
The projects set to receive funding are:
–Highline Trail, an elevated pedestrian pathway linking trains, buses and other future transportation at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and the Katella Avenue Multimodal Bridge;
–Katella Multimodal Bridge, a bridge over Katella Avenue connecting ARTIC and the Honda Center;
–Riverwalk Realignment to separate bicycle traffic along the Santa Ana River Trail from pedestrian paths;
–Riverwalk Trail Extension, a 0.9-mile trail extension from Katella to Anaheim Coves and Ball Road north of the Honda Center to ARTIC; and
–Santa Ana River Multimodal Bridge, a pedestrian-bicycle bridge over the Santa Ana River, which will improve access to the mountains-to-ocean Santa Ana River trail.
“We need to create good-paying jobs, and keep our local economy growing while assuring that traffic congestion does not hurt our local quality of life,” said Rep. Lou Correa, D-Santa Ana. “This funding will redesign key components of Anaheim’s transportation infrastructure to ensure that growing tourism does not create traffic congestion. I’m grateful to work alongside our local partners, especially Mayor (Ashleigh) Aitken and members of the Anaheim City Council, to ensure that Anaheim continues to get the federal support it deserves, for all those who work in Anaheim and call Anaheim home.”
The mayor added, “In years to come, Anaheim’s riverfront will be the place to connect with nature and enjoy new entertainment and fun around Honda Center. It all starts with this funding, which clears the way for new trails and bridges linking the public transit of ARTIC with Honda Center, the riverfront and all that is set to come.”