Dayton to use multimodal grant to connect downtown, local college

The city of Dayton, in partnership with the Southeast Development District and Rhea Economic Tourism Council, has been awarded a $1 million TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for a multimodal access pathway to connect Highway 30 and Bryan College with downtown Dayton and the Rhea County Courthouse. The project will include the busiest intersection in Dayton and will permit easier access for pedestrians and cyclists. They will also be able to cross Richland Creek via a new pedestrian bridge that also connects them to the Dayton Boat Dock at Point Park. The Dayton City Council approved a $50,000 matching funds for the project.