Berlin Trail Network Effort Gets Boost With $30K State Grant

BERLIN — The State of Maryland announced $2.3 million in Bikeway Program grants this week, including a $30,000 slice to go toward Berlin’s planned Walkable, Bikeable trail network.

The grant will be used to fund preliminary engineering work, and supporters of Walkable, Bikeable consider the money a solid foundation to build from.

The goal is to connect Berlin to Assateague and several surrounding areas with a trail system that would promote outdoor activity.

“We have tons of recreational opportunities for people to bike when you consider Assateague and West Ocean City and the various parks,” said Berlin Mayor Gee Williams. “We have a very natural area where this should develop.”

More