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LaPorte County parks board endorses trails master plan, will refer it to county for funding
Summary
A consultant presented a trails and bicycle-pedestrian master plan to the LaPorte County Parks and Recreation Board on Sept. 2; the board voted to accept the plan and said it will seek county inclusion and funding. The plan prioritizes safety, connectivity and phased, fundable projects.
A consultant presented a trails and bicycle-pedestrian master plan to the LaPorte County Parks and Recreation Board on Sept. 2, and the board voted to accept the plan and refer it to county officials for consideration and funding.
The board heard that the proposed network would connect roughly 20 to 30 public schools, nine local museums, 76 recreational facilities and 61 state-recognized conservation areas, improving east–west and north–south connectivity and focusing on safety and accessibility for people using mobility devices. The consultant emphasized focusing on achievable, phased projects rather than lofty goals that…
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