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City Board hears county plan to design Bates Road bike and walk upgrades; board seeks final design vote before construction
Summary
St. Charles County roads staff presented a federal funding application to design bike and pedestrian accommodations on Bates Road and a wider 18‑mile network. Aldermen pressed for public meetings and an assurance the board will review final design before construction; funding point rules mean removing bike elements could affect construction funding.
Miss Savannah Brauer, managing director for St. Charles County roads and traffic, told the Board the county has applied for federal design funds for a project that includes bike accommodations on Bates Road and connections to an 18‑mile bikeway network. She emphasized that accepting the funding agreement advances design work and public engagement but does not lock in a final construction plan.
"Everything has to go through a public process," Brauer said, adding that "agreeing with the agreement, you're not saying this is what we're gonna build." She described the next steps as site studies, conceptual designs and public meetings where the community can request…
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