FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Ashley Swearengin kicked-off of the Midtown Trail Project that will connect the Clovis Old Town Trail with a new seven-mile trail extending to Blackstone and Shields Avenues in central Fresno.
Mayor Ashley Swearengin joined City Manager Bruce Rudd, Council members Steve Brandau and Paul Caprioglio, and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig at the announcement on Monday June 13th.
The $9.5 million Midtown Trail project, which was recently approved by the Fresno County Transportation Authority and Fresno City Council, will result in a continuous 17-mile metro system from Blackstone along Shields to Millbrook Avenue, south to McKinley Avenue, east to Clovis and then north to the Sugar Pine Trail that would greatly benefit Fresno residents who have little park space and other recreational amenities.
It’s estimated to reduce carbon monoxide pollution by over 1,000 lbs. per year.
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin says it will benefit Fresno residents who have little park space and other recreational amenities.
“We’re finally providing the infrastructure that not only makes walking and biking more convenient, it also marks the opportunity for more transportation options that can make our community a healthier place to live.” – Mayor Ashley Swearengin.
When it’s completed, the Midtown Trail will connect nearly 50,000 residents living adjacent to the trail, and thousands more residing along established trails in Clovis.
Mayor Swearengin also updated the public on the City’s Active Transportation Plan to be completed and approved later this year, which will provide an extensive regional bike and pedestrian trail network.
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