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Torrington council approves resolution to pursue federal grant for walking-path reconstruction
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2026-07 to apply for Transportation Alternatives Program funds for a walking-path reconstruction; Torrington Rotary will provide the local match and the initial grant would fund design and environmental clearance only.
The Torrington City Council voted unanimously June 2 to approve Resolution No. 2026-07 authorizing submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application through the Wyoming Department of Transportation to fund design and environmental clearance for a walking-path reconstruction project.
The application is a partnership with the Torrington Rotary Club, which will provide the local match. "It's a 90.49% grant, 10.51% local match," Rotary representative Coby Romick told the council, adding that the club expects the city to continue routine maintenance and snow removal if the project proceeds.
Rotary and city speakers described the project as widening an existing five-foot path to an eight-foot, ADA-considerate pathway connecting Torrington High School, Jordan Park, Lincoln Elementary and downtown via a Main Street crossing. Rotary past and present leaders outlined earlier work on the grassroots trail and local improvements such as thermoplastic crosswalks and signage; Bob Taylor said Rotary has contributed roughly $250,000 ‘‘through grants and giving’’ to local trail projects.
Romick and other presenters clarified that the TAP application under consideration would fund the design and environmental clearance phase, not construction. Romick estimated design-phase funding amounts at roughly 9% of the overall project and put a ballpark total-project cost at about $1,000,000, noting per-foot estimates of about $105–$110 for an eight-foot path.
City staff answered questions about ownership and oversight. Mr. Estes said the city owns and maintains the right of way for the segment from the high school to Jordan Park and described past quitclaim actions used to clarify ownership on parcels east of Jordan.
Councilman Deal moved to approve the resolution and the mayor’s signing; Councilman Kelly seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with no nays recorded. The council directed staff to proceed with the TAP application for design and environmental clearance; construction funding will be pursued in a subsequent funding cycle.
