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Resident urges Draper to join Highland Drive EIS, cites $4.3M fund and two‑year study timeline
Summary
Craig Allridge asked the council to authorize Draper’s participation in a Highland Drive Environmental Impact Statement, saying $4.3 million in federal funding exists, Draper’s share would be about $157,000 and the study could take roughly two years.
Craig Allridge, a resident of nearby Sandy, used general public comment to urge Draper to join a regional Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Highland Drive. He told the council federal funding for an EIS — reported in his materials as $4.3 million — is currently available and that Draper’s share of the local match would be about $157,000.
"The funding amount of $4,300,000 was authorized and is currently available," Allridge told the council, asking Draper to pass a resolution so work could begin. He said the study would take approximately two years and could be used as a blueprint for future multi‑use transportation improvements — trails, bike paths and transit connections — and argued starting now would avoid losing the funding opportunity.
Allridge asked the council to consider earmarking local shares from future budgets and to contact regional partners, including the Wasatch Front Regional Council, for validation of the funding. Council staff acknowledged receipt of his emailed materials and thanked him for presenting his comments on the record.
