Gathering public input regarding the development of bicycle and pedestrian trails in McDonald County is the purpose of a meeting planned by the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council.
The public meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Southwest City Fire Department, 212 Route J, Southwest City.
This meeting represents the final step in a long-range planning process to develop trails in McDonald County that may one day connect to the Razorback Regional Greenway in Bella Vista, Ark. The Greenway extends 36 miles from Fayetteville to Bella Vista, linking communities, parks, schools, residential and retail developments, and other significant points of interest.
Currently, the Greenway ends at Lake Bella Vista, but the Razorback Greenway Master Plan includes proposed trails to extend to the Missouri state line, at which point it could connect with trails in McDonald County. The communities of McDonald County have displayed great enthusiasm for the possible development of trails in their region. They recognize the economic, as well as health and environmental benefits, that bike-ped trails offer the area.
An Oct. 17 workshop offered interested parties and individuals an opportunity to learn more about the proposed trails, as well as contribute ideas and opinions to the planning process.
HSTCC will now create individual trail plans for cities in McDonald County, starting with Southwest City. At this public hearing, Southwest City's planning and zoning committee will approve the trail plan and move that it be put to a vote at the next city council meeting for approval.
General News on 11/09/2017