Agenda Date: 04/02/2024
Subject:
Title
Resolution 52-2024: Authorizing two applications for funding from the Arapahoe County Open Spaces Grant Program for 1) Santa Fe Drive Regional Trail Connection, and 2) Community Trail Connection
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Kenna Davis, Transportation Planner
Presentations:
Kenna Davis, Transportation Planner
PURPOSE:
Does city council support two grant applications to Arapahoe County Open Spaces (ACOS) for 1) Santa Fe Drive Regional Trail Connection, and 2) Community Trail Connection?
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
In compliance with Arapahoe County Open Spaces grant requirements and the City of Littleton's grant policy the city is requesting council support to apply for ACOS grant funds for:
1. Planning Grant - Santa Fe Drive Regional Trail Connection: This project would include designing a regional connection between the Santa Fe Drive trail improvements south of County Line Road as part of the Douglas County Santa Fe Drive Widening Project to the South Platte River Parkway extension cycle track and sidewalks that connect further north to the Mary Carter Greenway and South Platte Park. This trail segment would connect Douglas County to the Mary Carter Greenway, Mineral Light Rail Transit Station, and Aspen Grove Shopping Center.
2. Community Trail Connection: Littleton Community Trail Connection project will design a paved connection between the Littleton Community Trail and Bemis Street, as well as constructing a mid-block crossing across Bemis Street, ultimately connecting the Community Trail to Sterne Park. This will also provide access to Shepperd Gardens and the War Memorial Rose Garden. This trail connection and crossing enhancement are identified in the Littleton Linkages Trail Study.
BACKGROUND:
1. Santa Fe Drive Regional Trail Connection:
a. This is one piece of larger regional development and infrastructure improvements:
i. Connect to the southern...
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