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Torrington opens public hearing for $110,000 planning grant to upgrade Grassroots Trail
Summary
At a June 16 public hearing council heard details on a $110,000 TAP planning grant to widen 3,500 ft of Grassroots Trail, add ADA curb ramps and crossings and consider low-level lighting; public comment was supportive and the hearing record will be submitted with the application.
Torrington officials opened a public hearing June 16 on a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) planning grant application for improvements to the Grassroots Trail between Jordan Park and Torrington High School.
Dennis Estis, the city's building and grounds superintendent, told the council the planning grant is for $110,000 and covers design and preparation work ahead of a separate construction-phase grant. The project scope includes widening approximately 3,500 feet of pathway to about 8 feet, upgrading curb ramps and crossings for ADA compliance, and other safety and accessibility improvements.
A member of the public, David Marquez, asked whether the plan includes lighting for sections of the path that become very dark at night. "Is there any provision to upgrade for lighting on the path?" Marquez asked. Estis replied that the city would like to include low-level lighting that minimizes neighborhood impact and that the grant team would try to include lighting where appropriate.
Project partners include the Torrington Rotary Club, which the mayor said has experience using this TAP process in nearby communities. The mayor closed the hearing after no additional public comment and said the council will include submitted comments as part of the application packet to WYDOT.
The TAP planning grant is a required first step to qualify for a later construction-phase grant; if the planning grant is approved the city and its consultant would prepare final designs and then apply for construction funds.
Public comments were generally supportive at the hearing, and council recorded the public input for the state grant application.
