Gov. Nixon announces 47.5 Katy Trail extension to be complete by 2016, takes Katy to edge of KC metro | KOMU.com | Columbia, MO |

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Jefferson City Mayor Carie Tergin also spoke about why she feels this is a great community project.

"It's exciting because the Katy Trail leads people right into our state capital. The bike pedestrian bridge, that leads right across our beautiful Missouri River, leads people right into the state capital area, and showcases all that Jefferson City has to offer. So, we hope that people get out here and enjoy it," Tergin said.

The department of parks and recreation also voiced its support of the expansion and and how it feels it will benefit Missourians.

"Overall, Missouri is a trail state.This is a great example of how it's continuing to grow and how it'll continue to benefit everybody in Missouri," said department director Bill Lockwood.

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MoBikeFed comment: This is a project that we have been working to build support for over two decades and that has been in planning for a decade. It is great to see Governor Nixon's commitment to completing this project before he leaves office in 2017. http://mobikefed.org/2015/09/major-katyrock-island-progress-gov-nixon-co...