MAYWOOD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford secured more than $4 million to enhance local transportation options, including the Maywood Prairie Path and Berkeley Taft Avenue Corridor.

“Developing projects like these in our communities ensures we are providing residents with a safe, clean and family-friendly environment to thrive,” said Lightford (D-Maywood). “I am proud to support these efforts as they create new opportunities to connect people with the outdoors.”

More than $139.2 million was awarded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand local travel options and enhance quality of life in communities statewide. The 66 projects approved through the program include bike and pedestrian paths and trails, streetscape beautification, and other projects designed to encourage safe travel across various modes of transportation at the local level.

The Maywood Prairie Path received $2.3 million that will go toward the installation of pedestrian lighting, enhanced crosswalk signage, pedestrian-activated solar-powered flashing beacons, striping improvements, ADA sidewalk ramp improvements, benches, bicycle racks, trees and other decorative landscaping improvements.

The Berkeley Taft Avenue Corridor received $2.4 million for the reconstruction and realignment of the Prairie Path crossing.

These investments are part of the Rebuild Illinois Program. This program is not only the largest capital program in state history but also the first one that touches all modes of Illinois transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

Projects were awarded based on their readiness, connection to transportation networks and other economic drivers, as well as their ability to secure public support and provide public benefits. Additional consideration was given to projects serving areas with higher needs.

View a list of all transportation projects receiving funding here.