Benton City wins $2,000,000!

Calyx is excited to share that, as of today, a CDS request we submitted on behalf of Benton City, WA was approved for $2 million!

We are incredibly grateful to Congressman Newhouse (4th District, WA) for approving this project, which will fund the creation of a walking and bicycling rail. The Rail Trail project will include the rehabilitation of an old Union Pacific railroad bridge to make it safe for outdoor enthusiasts. The Rail Trail will connect Benton City to the larger, regional Tri-Cities trail system, strengthening the city's local economy by bringing tourists into the downtown to enjoy local wineries, restaurants, and a riverfront park .

You can read more about the Benton City Rail Trail here.

Congratulations, Benton City! A big thanks to all of our community partners⁠⁠—the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments, the Benton County Board of Commissioners, the Friends of Badger Mountain, Visit Tri-Cities, and Prosser Economic Development Association—for all your support!