Tinley creek trail improvements

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was awarded $573,960.76 on May 18, 2022 through the Recreational Trails Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The Formula Grant funding will support improvements to the Tinley Creek Trail, including resurfacing three miles of trail and enhancing accessibility at two trailhead parking lots. Specifically, the District will conduct minor upgrades to trail access gates, implement ADA improvements in 151st Street and other trailhead parking areas, and replace portable bathrooms with ADA-compliant facilities. The Recreational Trails Program aims to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized recreational uses.

Project description

The forest preserve district of cook county proposes to conduct surface repairs on 3 miles of the tinley creek trail and improve ADA access at two trailhead parking lots. The proposed work includes minor improvements to trail access with upgraded drop-gates and ADA access improvements in two trailhead parking lots. IT also includes repaving of the 151ST street trailhead parking lot and upgraded portable bathrooms to better accommodate ADA users.