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Trustees ask staff to press county for funding on Des Plaines River Trail extension; no local commitment made
Summary
Village staff sought direction on a planned Des Plaines River Trail South Extension including path location, a proposed 30 First Street connector and a possible village cost share; trustees agreed to remain engaged but declined to make a financial commitment without grant funding or greater regional cost‑sharing.
Director Seibert briefed the board on the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension, a multi‑jurisdictional project intended to close a gap in the regional trail network and improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity through forest preserve lands and village right-of-way.
Seibert asked trustees for direction on three specific questions: whether the pathway should use the village right‑of‑way along Waubonsee Road or instead route within adjacent forest preserve property; whether the Village of Riverside would be willing to contribute $152,600 (identified as 20% of a particular segment, the 30 First Street connection) toward construction if grant funding covered the remainder; and whether the village desired continued participation in project discussions.
Seibert noted the project…
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