City leaders today celebrated the completion of 1.2 miles of trail along the south side of Fletcher Avenue between North 14th and North 27th streets.
The extension of the Fletcher Landmark Trail increases the total amount of Lincoln trails to 184 miles and brings 1,920 additional residential units within 1 mile of the city’s multi-use trail system, said Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director. As North Lincoln continues to grow, Stuckey-Ross says the trail will help connect residents with local neighborhoods, businesses, and North Star High School.
“Lincoln’s trails network connects our residents to places of employment, essential businesses and services, places of worship, educational institutions, and, of course, our parks,” Stuckey-Ross said.
The project cost nearly $1.6 million and used Federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds and local impact fee dollars. Construction on the 10-foot-wide concrete trail began in March.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird says currently 95% of Lincoln residents live within one mile of a public trail.
For more information and project updates, visit lincoln.ne.gov/trails, select the “Trail Projects” link and scroll down to the Fletcher Landmark Trail tab.