This is the latest from John Carvalho, who has been leading the way in our push to finish Nimmo Trail.

GREAT NEWS. The City of Virginia Beach has been awarded a $449,000 grant to design Nimmo Trail to Sandbridge and related trails in and through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is a HUGE!

Below is the official announcement:

Paul S, Sarbanes Transit in Parks Discretionary Program

FTA FY 2011 and FY 2012

City of Virginia Beach

(Sponsored by Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge)

Back Bay NWR Alternative Transportation Study

The City of Virginia Beach will use the funds to evaluate alternative solutions and transportation modes to bring visitors to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, including providing trams from populated areas of the city to the refuge, construction of a shared-use path for biking and walking, development of canoe-kayak facilities and other alternatives. FY 2011, $449,000.

http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/TransitInParks20 11POST.pdf

PROGRESS

Please understand that this a planning and design phase. There will be opportunities for you and our community to participate and contribute.

FUTURE STEP

Completion of this detailed planning and costing phase will significantly enhance our chances of attracting construction funding. The next phase will be to apply for a construction funding.

The greater the detail and community support, the higher probability of receiving construction funding.

About the Nimmo Trail 2 Sandbridge initiative
This a grass roots and sand based movement. Our members and FaceBook fan totals are constantly growing. We need thousands to capture Federal and other grant money. This truly is a community initiative. Help Nimmo Trail become a reality by building support. Ask a friend to join and spread the word.

Our goal is to enhance a healthier lifestyle for our community. The NT2S initiative and web site was re-started by me, John Carvalho, a long time resident in Lago Mar. I am a health care developer and also run Tidewater Medical Transportation - TMT, a non emergency medical & social (wheelchair & stretcher) transportation company.

Remember: "Thoughts become things!" Think good thoughts.

Your neighbor John Carvalho
www.NimmoTrail2Sandbridge.org
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