Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb presented a ceremonial check today to celebrate the funding of a trail connection between Mishawaka and Niles.
It’s part of the first round of grants awarded by the state’s Next Level Trails initiative.
Gov. Holcomb presented a check of almost $870,000 to the 933 Corridor Improvement Association.
The group will use the funding to build a mile of pedestrian and biking trail to connect the East Bank Trail to the LaSalle Trail.
Gov. Holcomb called the Next Level trails program a game changer for the state.
“It’s also a lifestyle changer in the sense that it’s promoting healthy living,
it’s promoting safety, and then it promotes all of our pleasing natural beauty
and assets," Holcomb said.
The project will connect the University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross College, Saint Mary’s College, and downtown South Bend.
