This project will investigate mitigation strategies for the various burdening transportation facilities running through laramie

The City of Laramie was awarded a $250,000 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The grant will fund a project to investigate mitigation strategies for transportation infrastructure barriers dividing Laramie, including the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, the Laramie River, and Interstate 80, which have historically separated the city's neighborhoods. The project aims to improve mobility, access, and economic development opportunities by exploring solutions such as pedestrian walkways, multimodal transportation corridors, bridge/trail connections, and urban redesign. The award has a performance period from July 2024 to December 2026.

Union pacific railroad tracks which run through the near center of the community are laramie S largest transportation barrier dividing the eastern and western portions of the community. Laramie S historic west side neighborhood is sandwiched between the railroad tracks the laramie river and I-80. A 197-acre historic site wyoming territorial prison sits between the west side and I-80 making the west side and west laramie neighborhoods detached from the greater community. They are also separated from one another by the laramie river and highway 130 dividing our city into three or more separate neighborhood communities.