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Town advances Independent Street revitalization and rail-trail parking plan
Summary
Council updated contract negotiations on the rail trail and described a grant-funded Independent Street revitalization project expected to cost about $600,000 with a 10% town match; staff said the rail-trail work will add approximately 55 parking spaces and link the depot with downtown.
Officials briefed the council on two connected projects: a county-negotiated engineering contract for the rail trail and a separate Independent Street revitalization grant request. Staff described the revitalization as shovel-ready, with numerous letters of support and an estimated $600,000 in construction that would require roughly a 10% town match ($60,000).
The council described the rail-trail scope as including a new lot near the train depot that would add about 55 parking spaces and sidewalk connections to improve pedestrian access to downtown. “You’re creating 55 much needed parking spots,” one council member said, noting the walkability benefits of the proposed work.
Speakers said engineering and funding agreements are still under negotiation and that design decisions and sidewalk work will be tied to final contract language and funding availability.
