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Capital project NRTA-C-0135Design

Regional Bicycle Network Expansion

48 miles of new trails and separated bike lanes connecting Ridgeview, Millbrook, Lakemont, and Cedar Falls to schools, jobs, and transit.
Current phase
Design
Expected completion
2031
Estimated cost
$31.7 million
Jurisdictions
City of Ridgeview, City of Millbrook, City of Lakemont, City of Cedar Falls

Current phase

  1. Planning (complete)
  2. Environmental Review (complete)
  3. Design (current phase)
  4. Procurement (not started)
  5. Construction (not started)
  6. Completed (not started)

Purpose and need

Close the gaps that prevent people from bicycling safely between communities, schools, and transit centers, as identified in the Regional Active Transportation Plan.

Project overview

The Regional Active Transportation Plan identified gaps that prevent people from bicycling between communities. This program of projects fills the highest-priority gaps in three phases, beginning with segments that connect to schools and transit centers.

Phase 1 segments (in design)

  • Millbrook Creek Trail extension, Station Avenue to Millbrook Community College (2.8 miles)
  • Lake Street separated bike lanes, downtown Ridgeview to Lakemont (5.1 miles)
  • Cedar Falls Rail Trail, Main Street to County Road 40 (4.4 miles)

Phase 2 route alternatives are being evaluated. A public survey on Phase 2 route preferences is open through October 16, 2026.

Project updates

  • Phase 2 route survey open

    Residents can review Phase 2 route alternatives and share preferences through October 16, 2026.

Public involvement

  • Upcoming

    Phase 2 route preferences survey

    Compare the Phase 2 alternatives and identify the destinations that matter most. Open through October 16, 2026.

  • Segment prioritization

    Technical Advisory Committee recommended the Phase 1 segments after a spring 2026 online map comment period.

Timeline and milestones

  1. Existing conditions report, complete

    September 2024

  2. Segment prioritization approved, complete

    May 2026

  3. Phase 1 design, in progress

    2026–2027

  4. Phase 1 construction, upcoming

    2028

  5. Phases 2 and 3, upcoming

    2029–2031

Funding

Funding sources for Regional Bicycle Network Expansion
SourceAmount
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA)Federal$8,400,000
State Recreational Trails and Greenways ProgramState$5,100,000
Regional Transportation Improvement FundLocal$12,200,000
Member jurisdiction contributionsLocal$6,000,000
Total project cost$31,700,000

Documents

Related plans and studies