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Village seeks TAP funding for Main Ave trail; Marina Lane sidewalk to serve seniors
Summary
Staff presented a TAP grant application to extend the Main Avenue trail and described a Marina Lane sidewalk that would connect the Fox River Trail to Broadway and upcoming senior housing. The TAP request would be an 80/20 federal/local split, with the project staged across two years if funded.
Staff described two linked pedestrian projects: a Marina Lane sidewalk to continue the Fox River Trail to Broadway and an extension of the Main Avenue trail that is already the subject of a TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant application. The Main Ave project, if funded, would be delivered in two phases (2029–2030) because of regional funding limits.
Staff said the TAP application would be an 80% federal / 20% village funding split and noted developer participation will cover some sidewalk sections where new subdivisions are required to construct sidewalks. The Marina Lane proposal ties to nearby senior housing and seeks to provide safer connectivity from residences to the river trail and Broadway; staff emphasized bridge width and retaining‑wall constraints that limit making a full 10‑foot trail continuous without large additional costs.
