Commission advances preliminary engineering for multi-school pathway; Safe Routes could provide up to about $900,000

Aug 13, 2026

Commission approved preliminary engineering for a pathway project linking three schools, with engineers to determine route and costs. Commissioners said preliminary engineering is essential to secure funding and estimated a two‑year completion timeline; Safe Routes to Schools could provide up to about $900,000.

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The Argentine Township Planning Commission reported Aug. 13 that the pathway project received approval to hire a firm to perform preliminary engineering, a step commissioners and residents described as necessary to secure grants and finalize design. E. Renckly said preliminary engineering is "the key to getting funding," and commissioners estimated the project could take roughly two years to complete once funded.

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