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Bassett Creek Trail Plans Coming Along

Trail would provide additional traffic to area businesses

A pedestrian and bike trail connecting the Minneapolis Grand Rounds to French Regional Park is moving closer to reality.

The Bassett Creek Regional Trail, a proposed 6.6-mile paved path running through Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope and Plymouth, was presented to area residents June 14, and letters of support are circulating through local councils.

The Golden Valley City Council Tuesday voted to support the Three Rivers’ Park District’s plan for a 2.8-mile stretch of the trail between New Hope and Crystal.

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“The project is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and will allow pedestrians and bicyclists of all abilities to safely and conveniently access Briarwood Nature Area and Scheid Park in the city,” Golden Valley Mayor Linda Loomis wrote in her letter of support.

Jason McGrew-King, spokesperson for the Three Rivers Park District, said the June 14 open house drew positive comments from people enthusiastic about the trail.
 
McGrew-King said the master plan will go before the Three Rivers Board of Commissioners in late July and would then be released to the public for a 30-day comment period.  District representatives expect final approval from the Metropolitan Council this winter.

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Once the trail route and master plan are finalized and formal support is gathered from each municipality, the Park District Board of Commissioners will sign off before sending the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review and approval.

Areas of the trail have been constructed, but it will likely take several years to complete the project, according to the park district.

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