The City of Marshall has announced it will receive a $200,000 Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for its South Kalamazoo Corridor Pathway Project.
The city initially applied for the grant in 2024 to build a concrete pathway along South Kalamazoo Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Pearl Street. While Marshall was first named a runner-up, the funding became available after another recipient could not fulfill their grant commitment. MDOT then offered the grant to Marshall.
City staff reviewed the project scope and updated cost analysis before accepting the $200,000 award as outlined in their original application. The City Council had previously authorized the submission at its June 3, 2024 meeting, approving Resolution 2024-15 titled “A Resolution to Authorize an Application and Implementation of the Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant.”
The planned project involves constructing a concrete pathway on the east side of South Kalamazoo Avenue, which will include new street trees and seating areas with benches. Most preparations are complete, with only final design work and bidding remaining before construction can begin.
The total estimated cost for the project is $650,000. The city plans to cover the remaining costs through its Special Projects Fund and Major Streets Fund. Because this is a direct grant program, substantial completion is required by September 2026.
In upcoming months, City Council will review and consider approval of both the MDOT grant contract and, following an open bid process, the construction contract.
