From Track to Trail: Eldon receives grant to plan new Rock Island Trail | KBIA

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 8:43pm

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The Rock Island Railroad running through Eldon hasn’t had a car run on its tracks for more than 30 years.

The city of Eldon has received The Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Grant through the Environmental Protection Agency. The grant will provide access to the professional services needed to transform the deserted tracks into a new trail.

MOBikeFed comment: For communities looking to apply for this type of grant, more information is available at http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/buildingblocks.htm

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From Track to Trail: Eldon receives grant to plan new Rock Island Trail | KBIA

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