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Thayne opens public hearing on WYDOT grant for one-mile town trail
Summary
Thayne opened a public hearing on a WYDOT TAP grant to build a one-mile, 8-foot paved pathway near the sewer lagoons, including parking, a Roberts Street connector with a bridge and two crosswalks; residents voiced strong support and raised questions about parking, year-round access and landscaping. Funding would cover 91.8% of the project.
Town of Thayne officials opened a public hearing June 21 to solicit resident feedback on a Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program grant proposal to build a one-mile, 8-foot-wide paved pathway on Town property by the sewer lagoons off Roberts Street.
The project as presented would create a one-mile loop with paved parking, a connector along Roberts Street including a bridge over the canal, and two crosswalks across the highway to link the new loop with an existing town pathway. Town staff said the grant would cover 91.8 percent of the project costs; the remaining share would come from Town funds.
Residents who spoke at the hearing praised the plan for safety and accessibility. Thayne resident Russ, who said he has a child who uses a motorized wheelchair, described the pathway as “much more accessible for walks” and asked whether a centerline could be marked to organize two-way use. Other residents raised practical questions: Sharon and DeLand asked about the number and location of parking spaces and whether the path would be maintained year-round; Donna and Annissa emphasized safety for pedestrians on Roberts Street; a resident identified as Jake asked the council to clarify what activities would be allowed on the new pathway.
Councilmember Woolley asked whether landscaping around the sewer lagoons could improve aesthetics and help with odor issues. Town staff confirmed the plan includes paved parking and the bridge connection but did not present a final parking count or a maintenance schedule during the hearing.
The hearing was opened at 6:07 p.m. No formal vote on the project was recorded at the June 21 meeting; council collected public comment and will consider next steps after review of plans and funding details.
