Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday that Lawrence, Eudora and Baldwin City were among 30 communities selected to receive $28.5 million in competitive grants for pedestrian and bike transportation projects.

The three communities combined will receive more than $2.5 million in grants administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation through its Transportation Alternatives program.

In Lawrence, a $955,000 grant will fund sidewalk improvements for the City of Lawrence’s Safe Routes to School program.

A $670,000 grant for Baldwin City will go toward phase two of the Maple Leaf Trail project, which will extend the existing multi-use trail on Elm Street from the train depot south to the city limits.

Eudora’s $947,404 grant will aid in the completion of the Kansas Highway 10 and Church Street Shared Use Path, which will connect the community via bridge over K-10.