Lexington, lafeyette county, lexington's pedestrian trail - phase 1

The Missouri Department of Transportation received a $323,291 Formula Grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219). The funding will support the construction of Phase 1 of Lexington, Lafayette County's pedestrian trail, including a trailhead with ADA-compliant restrooms and parking at Crystal Lake Park. Additionally, 1.1 miles of an 8-foot-wide, 3/8-inch crushed limestone multi-use trail will be developed from 24th Street to Southwest Boulevard on an abandoned Union Pacific railroad bed. A key aspect of the project is that the proposed section from 20th to 24th Street will serve as a vital link between two safe routes to school, significantly increasing safety for students and pedestrians in the area. The Recreational Trails Program aims to develop and maintain trails and trail facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational uses.

Project description

Lexington, lafeyette county, this project will include the construction of a trailhead including ADA restrooms and parking facilities at crystal lake park and 1.1 mile of 8' wide, 3/8' crushed limestone surface, multiuse trail from 24TH street to southwest blvd. On the abandoned union pacific railroad bed. The proposed section from 20TH-24TH street will also serve as a vital link between two safe routes to school sidewalks, which will vastly increase safety for students and pedestrians.