U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $32,310,286 in federal grants for four major transportation projects in West Virginia.

The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE program, will support infrastructure improvements in Morgantown, Martinsburg,Cedar Grove, and a statewide transit study.

“Modernizing West Virginia’s infrastructure is critical to our future success, and I am glad to see these resources heading our way,” Capito said.

“I know that these projects can make a difference in Martinsburg, Morgantown, and communities across West Virginia in the coming years. I was proud to author letters of support for several of these projects and look forward to seeing their completion benefit our state.”

Morgantown was awarded $8,000,000 for the Multimodal Morgantown Project, which will improve safety and accessibility along the Dorsey Avenue and South High Street corridor. Acting City Manager Damien Davis called the funding “transformative” and noted that it would positively impact schools, parks, neighborhoods, and the downtown area.

Martinsburg received $20,820,536 for its Greenway Trail Project, which will establish 6.2 miles of multi-use trails along Tuscarora Creek. The project includes connecting the trail to the WV Route 9 regional bicycle trail and addressing infrastructure needs like slope stabilization and traffic calming. “This is a big win for Martinsburg,” said Mayor Kevin Knowles, who highlighted the project's potential to enhance connectivity and recreational opportunities while improving flood control and community safety.

Cedar Grove received $3,000,000 for its Vibrant Infrastructure for a Thriving, Accessible, and Livable (VITAL) project, which aims to enhance community livability and accessibility. The West Virginia Department of Transportation’s Division of Public Transit was also awarded $489,750 for a Fixed Stop Transit Accessibility Study to improve statewide transit systems.

The RAISE grants represent a continued federal investment in West Virginia’s infrastructure. Capito emphasized the importance of these projects, noting their potential to bring transformative benefits to communities across the state.