Morrison's Multi-Use Recreational Path Project
Morrison's "Our Path Forward" project aims to create a multi-use recreational path connecting Kimmel Drive to the Morrison Sports Complex in Illinois. The project seeks funding from the Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program to enhance transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and improve community life. With a focus on safe and connected modes of transportation, the initiative also involves local matching funds for construction and features benefits such as improved access, recreational opportunities, and economic growth for the community.
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MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL PATH Connecting Kimmel Drive and the Morrison Sports Complex Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program (ITEP) (Illinois Department of Transportation) Grant Application Due September 30, 2024
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program (ITEP) to allocate resources to well-planned smaller scale, but critically important projects that provide and support connected alternate modes of transportation that are safe for all users, enhance the transportation system through preservation of visual and cultural resources, and improve the quality of life for members of the communities impacted. Bi-annual competitive application cycle (even years)
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program (ITEP) Local Matching Funds Engineering & Construction 80/20% - Community Score local match assistance eligibility Land Acquisition, Easements & Street Lighting 50/50%
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! HISTORY 2004 Morrison Sports Complex 2005 Utility Easements 2011 Recreation Easement 2018 Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan 2018 Friends of the Parks Foundation Ride Illinois / Illinois Department of Natural Resources Morrison Area Development Corporation City of Morrison
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! Our Project Finalize land acquisition, project engineering and construction of a multi-use recreational path, connecting Kimmel Drive (North Jackson Street) to the Morrison Sports Complex with destinations in between; neighborhoods, assisted living facilities and east-end businesses. 10-foot asphalt path, signage, landscaping and lighting.
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! Anticipated Benefits Project is a path forward for our community! Safe and alternative access to MSC and other destinations Enhances recreational opportunities (i.e., bike path and MSC) Attracts visitors and new residents Creates economic opportunities and growth History Strategic Planning It s what our community wants!
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program (ITEP) Application Process Online Application Resolution of Financial Commitment Cost Estimates & Preliminary Engineering Maps Required Statements (i.e., Conflict of Interest, Risk Assessment, etc.) Public Involvement Letters of Support Pictures
MORRISON: OUR PATH FORWARD! PUBLIC INFORMATION QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK Brian Melton, City Administrator City Hall/ 200 W. Main St., Morrison IL Email/ bmelton@morrisonil.org Phone/ 815-772-7657 Cell/ 815-499-7887
