By Patti S. Borda
News-Post Staff
Bicycle enthusiasts made the loudest case during Frederick city’s budget discussion Tuesday.
Ten of them applauded when the Board of Aldermen endorsed constructing a shared use lane along Seventh Street between U.S. 15 and Fort Detrick.
Mayor Randy McClement said he would offer $20,000 from his contingency fund if bicycle enthusiasts would find matching funds.
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He and Zach Kershner, deputy director for engineering, are hoping to be able to extend the deadline to use a $3 million state grant for work on the Carroll Creek Linear Park. A previous extension of the grant, which required a matching contribution from the city, runs out in June.
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B’ Spokes: Where can Frederick find such money?
You’ll note Maryland’s highest requirement of a local match.
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