Pennsauken Township recently announced that they have received a $200,000 design assistance grant from NJ DOT for a multi-use trail connecting Merchantville with Pennsauken. This award combined with an award received in 2015 will provide almost one million dollars to fund the project. This new project will begin at the junction of Cove Road and East Chestnut Avenue, and extend to Bethel Avenue in Pennsauken. The project is expected to be completed in 2019 and will include installation of crosswalks, lights, benches and path beautification.