Gilroy Gets $3.9M Grant Towards Revitalizing Downtown

GILROY, CA — Gilroy was awarded a $3.9 million grant by the California Department of Transportation toward revitalizing the downtown area.

Gilroy plans to renovate and beautify Gourmet Alley and Railroad Street within the downtown area, creating more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly pathways, according to a news release.

The funds were granted through Caltrans’ Clean California Local Grant Program, which gives to projects that enhance communities and improve walking and recreational spaces.

Gilroy’s project was among the 105 projects awarded a grant, out of the 329 submitted applications to the state.

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to make some significant improvements to the downtown and to see the plans for Gourmet Alley come to life,” Mayor Marie Blankley said.