Parks and bike paths may be the closest thing to a universal good that our society has to offer, and today, Neutral Cycle brings us up to speed on the upcoming Kickapoo Rail Trail and all information associated with the project.
Next Wednesday, at 5:30, the next steps in transforming railroads will be talked about in a meeting – be sure not to miss that as Champaign-Urbana seeks to become even more sustainable and bike-friendly.
WHEN is it going to be completed?
With respect to the first phase of the project, linking Urbana with St. Joseph, construction is set to begin this spring with no date yet for completion. We can expect the entire Rail Trail to take at least a few years. How long the Kickapoo Rail Trail takes is very much dependent on funding. In terms of full completion of the trail, we can expect that it will take at least a few years to be finished.
WHAT is next?On March 9 there will be a meeting at the Farnsworth Group, 2211 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign to discuss moving into the construction phase of the project. This meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Rail Trail Duathlon is set for June 18, with registration beginning on March 1. This event, held at Kickapoo State Recreation Center, will have both competitive and noncompetitive duathlons where people can flex their running and cycling skills to help build the Rail Trail.
A benefit concert will be held on July 9 at the City Center in Champaign. More details will be available as the date for this event approaches.
The second-annual River to Rail Ride is scheduled for September 24. Participants can sign up to ride around the Illinois countryside to benefit the construction of the Kickapoo Rail Trail. Sounds like a good deal, huh? Specific details of this event are forthcoming, but if you’re interested, you can check out pictures and information about last year’s ride.
Photo by Kickapoo Rail Trail