Heritage Market Trail feasibility
Summary
Consultants found just 2 miles of the proposed 6.2-mile Heritage Market Trail viable for a 12-foot path, costing about $4.1 million plus up to $16 million for bridges — and recommended the city instead pursue trail alternatives already in the Transportation Master Plan. The board votes on a recommendation at its next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $4.1 million for viable at-grade segments, plus $14.7-$16 million for a single bridge crossing — with land acquisition costs not included.
Walkers, cyclists, and residents advocating for the trail would gain connectivity if a route moves forward.
Up to 142 property owners along the alignment could face right-of-way impacts if the original route were pursued.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Transportation Advisory Board - Sep 21, 2026
The board's recommendation to focus on the adopted trail network while folding in viable Heritage Market Trail segments heads to a City Commission work session in January.
Transportation Advisory Board - Jul 20, 2026
The board decided the full 6.2-mile Heritage Market Trail isn't buildable with current funding and right-of-way constraints — only about a third of it is viable, and bridges could cost up to $16 million. The city will instead finish the Denning Trail and fold in viable trail pieces, possibly with a public workshop to fill gaps.
Transportation Advisory Board - May 18, 2026
Consultants found just 2 miles of the proposed 6.2-mile Heritage Market Trail viable for a 12-foot path, costing about $4.1 million plus up to $16 million for bridges — and recommended the city instead pursue trail alternatives already in the Transportation Master Plan. The board votes on a recommendation at its next meeting.
Transportation Advisory Board - Jan 20, 2026
The city hired a consultant in December to study whether the Heritage Market Trail can be built, what it would cost, and how to fund it, with results due this spring and regional partners at the table.
City Commission - Jan 14, 2026
Resident Pete Gottfried updated the Commission on the proposed Heritage Trail and its funding sources, and asked the city to form a committee — possibly from existing advisory boards — to keep the project moving.
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