Details of the trail projects being requested for funding in the 2010-2011 budget. These requests will be evaluated by PIAC, the Public Improvements Advisory Committee. PIAC is a citizens committee that advises the City Council on how to spend the half-cent sales tax for capital improvements.

1st District Project: Hodge-Smithville Trail

• Almost 2 miles of shared-use trail (includes equestrian trail) in Hodge Park
• PIAC funding needed for trail bridge structure (fills gap so that construction can commence)
• Other secured funds ($100K from Rec Trails Grant secured in 2008 – $62K Clay County Parks in-kind services)
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

2nd District Project – Line Creek Trail

• Segments of the trail are currently under construction (from previous PIAC allocations)
• Be sure to thank councilmembers and PIAC members for funding this project in the past
• Request their continued support of the trail
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

3rd District Project – Van Brunt Trail

• Funding needed for design of 2.6 miles of shared-use trail (no pedestrian accommodations currently exist on Van Brunt)
• Project will connect to the existing Brush Creek Trail
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan
• Would be the first trail project in 3rd Council District
• Opportunity to collaborate with 5th District as trail crosses through both districts

4th District Project - Trolley Track to Indian Creek Trail

• Funding needed for construction of the shared-use trail (would provide trail connection from Plaza to Olathe)
• Design underway (from this fiscal year’s PIAC allocation)
• Be sure to thank councilmembers and PIAC members for funding the design phase
• Request their continued support of the trail
• Collaborative project between 4th, 5th and 6th Districts
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

5th District Project - Trolley Track to Indian Creek Trail

• Funding needed for construction of the shared-use trail (would provide trail connection from Plaza to Olathe)
• Design underway (from this fiscal year’s PIAC allocation)
• Be sure to thank councilmembers and PIAC members for funding the design phase
• Request their continued support of the trail
• Collaborative project between 4th, 5th and 6th Districts
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

5th District Project - Van Brunt Trail

• Funding needed for design of 2.6 miles of shared-use trail (no pedestrian accommodations currently exist on Van Brunt)
• Project will connect to the existing Brush Creek Trail
• Opportunity to collaborate with 3rd District as trail crosses through both districts
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

6th District Project - Trolley Track to Indian Creek Trail

• Funding needed for construction of the shared-use trail (would provide trail connection from Plaza to Olathe – 28  miles)
• Design underway (from this fiscal year’s PIAC allocation)
• Be sure to thank councilmembers and PIAC members for funding the design phase
• Request their continued support of the trail
• Collaborative project between 4th, 5th and 6th Districts
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

6th District Project – Three Trails Corridor Trail

• Funding needed for construction of  shared-use trail along Bannister Rd
• Would be extension of trail that crosses over 71 Highway
• Funds secured from National Park Service (30K)
• Along the historic Santa Fe Trail route
• Priority project in the Trails KC Plan

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