May 2010
ROGG WINS $1 MILLION GRANT
The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the
River of Grass Greenway a $1 million grant for a fea-
sibility study and master plan, to include preliminary
engineering and design for the project, and employ-
ing a project manager to oversee the feasibility
study of the entire ROGG.
“The transportation improvements to our national
parks and wildlife refuges will help preserve and
protect our cultural and natural resources while en-
suring all Americans have access to America’s
Great Outdoors,” said Secretary of Interior Ken Sala-
zar.
“By reducing traffic, Transit in Parks will help preserve
the splendor of the national parks experience and
protect our country’s natural resources,” said FTA
Administrator Peter Rogoff. “The program also im-
proves visitor mobility and ensures access to all, in-
cluding persons with disabilities.”
Congress established the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in
Parks Program to enhance the protection of national
parks and federal lands and increase the enjoyment
of those visiting them. Administered by the FTA in
partnership with the Department of the Interior and
the Forest Service, the program funds capital and
planning expenses for alternative transportation sys-
tems, such as shuttle buses and bicycle trails in na-
tional parks and public lands. The goals of the pro-
gram are to conserve natural, historical, and cultural
resources, and reduce congestion and pollution.