Birmingham gets major grant for S. Eton project

Birmingham has been awarded a $2.23 million grant to fund a major portion of a S. Eton Road bike lanes project in the Rail District of the city.

In 2023, the Multi-Modal Transportation Board worked with residents and businesses to create an updated S. Eton road design that incorporated pedestrian enhancements and bike lanes on each side of the street. The city has been working to secure a TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) grant to fund a large portion of the project.

The SEMCOG Regional Review Committee recently announced the S. Eton Road bike lanes project has been selected to receive the TAP funding for a total award of $2,231,297.

Project design work will be completed from fall 2025 through spring 2026, and construction along S. Eton between Maple and 14 Mile will begin in the summer of 2026.