Portniff Greenway Foundation outlines trail extensions, maintenance work and seeks clearer role in PROST update

Jan Haralson, with the Portniff Greenway Foundation, and a second foundation representative gave Pocatello City Council an update on completed trail work, near-term construction plans and maintenance needs during the council's meeting.

The Greenway reported several completed segments and identified funding sources and easement agreements that will enable upcoming connections. "Just about a year ago, September, we completed paving the Brennan Extension," Haralson said, adding the segment runs about 1,600 feet along North Main Extension across the river from Sacajawea Park and is on city property. Funding for that project came from Idaho Parks and Recreation and private donations, Haralson said.

The foundation described a pedestrian bridge to link the Brennan Extension into a loop around Sacajawea Park, funded by an ITD TAP grant with private-match donations; design is underway with Keller Associates and construction is expected in 2026. The foundation also reported completion last May of about 3,000 feet of trail across the fairgrounds toward the wellness…