Project Scope:

Gaston County will construct approximately 0.25 miles of 5-foot wide sidewalk along Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road from the Preston Place neighborhood to the Poston Park entrance along the west side of the street. A crosswalk will also be installed as part of the project.

Background:

The Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program provides a flexible funding source for State and Local governments to fund transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its amendments. The legislation is codified at 23 USC Sec 149. In North Carolina, NCDOT serves as the administrator for this program. Many types of projects are eligible under the CMAQ program including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. In addition to improving air quality and reducing congestion, CMAQ projects can improve safety, and promote application of new and emerging technologies. The Federal share for planning, design, and construction is 80 percent, with a 20 percent local match. This project’s State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) project number is C-5606J. This project is intended to improve walkability and access to Poston Park from the new and existing subdivisions and provide a dedicated crosswalk connecting portions of Poston Park on both sides of Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road.