Trailnet Announces "Transformative" Campaign to Build Protected Bike/Ped Network in St. Louis | nextSTL

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In what represents an important and significant pivot of bicycle and pedestrian advocacy in St. Louis, Trailnet announced at its 2016 gala that it is focused on bringing a protected on-street bicycle and pedestrian network to the city. Modeled on the 8mi Cultural Trail in Indianapolis, the network would aim to connect the city via east-west and north-south routes.

Though a preliminary route is being explored by Trailnet and project partners, no decisions have been made as the effort goes public and seeks community engagement and support. The project will have three specific impact aims, economic development, wellness and health advocacy, and equity and access. Two renderings produced by HOK show a trail on the north side of Olive Street near T.E. Huntley Avenue and a trail on Vandeventer crossing St. Louis Avenue.

The project is the result of a multi-year effort to determine a strategic vision for Trailnet’s advocacy that would create transformative impact. The organization was instrumental in the development of the Chain of Rocks bridge as a bicycle, pedestrian path, the North Riverfront Trail, and Grant’s Trail. Trailnet was also a major force behind the create of Great Rivers Greenway.

MoBikeFed comment: Kudos to Trailnet for spending some real time and work planning the next step for the city. This type of safe, connected cycling network is common in many cities around the world--but not yet in many Midwest cities.

More about Trailnet's recent Gala and speakers here:

http://trailnet.org/get-involved/movers-shakers-gala-connecting-st-louis/

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