Augusta nonprofit details Red Bud Trail progress; council authorizes naming‑rights RFP for trail bridge

Apr 6, 2026

Kim Austin of Arty presented volunteer, fundraising and trail‑use metrics for the Red Bud Trail and asked council to partner on completion. Council authorized a draft request for proposals to solicit naming‑rights offers for the Red Bud Trail pedestrian bridge; proposals are due May 4, 2026.

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Kim Austin, president of Arty (the volunteer group supporting the Red Bud Trail), presented an update April 6 to the Augusta City Council on the trail’s progress, recent grants and volunteer activity and asked the council to consider city partnership to finish remaining miles.

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