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Originally published in: Patch

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) has secured federal funding for 15 projects in the Eighth Congressional District, as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

“Affordable housing is a major need in Northern Virginia, and I am thrilled that I could help address this issue by securing federal funds for housing projects in all of the jurisdictions I represent: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax County,” Beyer said, in a release.

The legislation also included funding to support crime prevention and domestic violence victims, as well as expanding early childcare and paying for infrastructure improvements.

Arlington County received a total of $2,543,575 for the following projects:

Arlington Boulevard Trail South Side Improvements
Recipient: Arlington County
Amount Funded: $720,000

"Request explanation: Arlington Boulevard Trail South Side Improvements. The funding would be used for advance design for a multi-use trail on the south side of Arlington Boulevard between South George Mason Drive and South Glebe Road. The existing, narrow sidewalk is directly adjacent to the on/off ramp for Arlington Boulevard, with high-speed movements occurring within feet of pedestrians and bicyclists with no buffer."

Mount Vernon Trail North Improvements
Recipient: Arlington County
Amount Funded: $1,323,575

"The funding would be used to increase capacity by widening the paved surface to current usage standards on approximately 5 miles of the Mount Vernon Trail between Rosslyn in Arlington County and Tide Lock Park in the City of Alexandria (excluding the trail segments on Columbia Island [DC]). The funding also would support the rebuilding and widening of three trail bridges, and realignment of the S-curve at Daingerfield Island.Signed Disclosure Letter."

Monroe Park Playground Replacement
Recipient: Arlington County
Amount Funded: $500,000

"The existing amenities in Monroe Park are in need of replacement before these assets fail. The playground was last renovated in the year 2000. As part of the County’s Facility Lifecycle Process, this 23-year-old playground is due for renovations. The improvements to Monroe Park are anticipated to include replacement of the playground and will be designed with modern play equipment as a pre-school playground for children 2-5 years of age. The improvements will also include new retaining walls, enhanced site seating, updated landscaping, a stormwater management facility and accessible paths. All improvements will be designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act federal regulations for playgrounds and walkways as well as the Public Playground Safety Handbook."