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Trails committee outlines countywide plan, flags bridge cost and MDT right-of-way issues
Summary
Trails committee members presented a draft county trails plan focused on connectivity, evacuation routes, and a pedestrian bridge; they highlighted coordination needs with MDT, Fish, Wildlife & Parks and adjacent counties, and noted GIS and grant work needed for next steps.
The Broadwater County trails committee presented an update on a countywide trails plan at the Aug. 18 Parks and Recreation Board meeting, emphasizing connectivity, pedestrian safety, and the need for major infrastructure investment to complete a river-bridge link.
Al (of the trails committee) told the board the committee has worked since March 2023, held two public meetings and drafted multiple plan iterations. The plan includes north, central and south section maps, a Copper City map and town-grid proposals for Townsend intended to link neighborhoods to routes.
Committee members and public commenters stressed two priorities: creating safe north–south…
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