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MPO backs Palm Lake Park sidewalk grant application after trimming proposed width
Summary
The MPO approved a Transportation Alternatives Program application for a Palm Lake Park sidewalk/trail, with board direction to reduce widths in constrained areas (6 ft along NW 13th Terrace; wider recreational loop around the pond) to lower estimated construction costs.
Capital Projects staff presented a Transportation Alternatives Program application for sidewalks and a recreational path in the Palm Lake Park neighborhood, describing a proposed 6‑foot typical sidewalk along Northwest 13th Terrace and an 8–10‑foot recreational loop around a retention pond.
The proposal noted the project would provide ADA‑compliant connections to an existing Martin County bus stop and nearby schools. The project's estimated construction cost (~$914,000 in the packet) prompted questions about per‑linear‑foot rates and right‑of‑way and design cost drivers. Staff said grant rules require existing right‑of‑way for most grant programs and that design and CEI costs are significant components.
Board members recommended adjusting the design so the pond loop would be 8 feet and the constrained 13th Terrace segment remain 6 feet where right‑of‑way is narrow. Commissioners noted federal guidance around multi‑use trails but also explained that the grant can accommodate an 8‑foot recreational section while meeting minimums for bicyclist access. The MPO approved the TAP application with those design clarifications and a staff commitment to refine cost estimates.
