St. Louis Gets $1 Million to Connect Arch to Bikeways

Photo Caption: A mother-daughter duo participating in one of Trailnet's rides to the Arch

The Metro transit agency (AKA Bi-State) just learned that it will receive a $1 million "Transit in Parks" grant to enhance the connection between the Arch grounds and adjacent bikeways, including the North River Front Trail and the proposed South Chouteau Trail. Trailnet worked closely with Metro, Great Rivers Greenway, the City of St. Louis, and other partners to shape the vision for this grant. The grant was one of 47 awarded throughout the US. Click here to see Metro's announcement.

“Connecting people to our parks, refuges, forests and historic and cultural sites is one of the primary goals of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative to establish a new conservation ethic for the 21st Century,” said Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. “With these projects, we are opening the way for many more people to discover the beauty, history and culture of America.” Click here to see the Federal Transit Administration's announcement.

We're very excited about this opportunity to work with Metro, Great Rivers Greenway, the City of St. Louis, and the National Park Service to enhance connectivity between the Arch, the River, and adjacent St. Louis neighborhoods. The St. Louis riverfront and the Arch are two of the greatest, yet woefully disconnected assets in our region. This grant will help bring our region a little closer to our natural and cultural heritage. Stay tuned for updates this spring...