City Announces Completion of Fletcher Landmark Trail Project

LINCOLN–(News Release Dec. 5)–Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Maggie Stuckey-Ross, Parks and Recreation Director, today said the completion of the Fletcher Landmark Trail will enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for community members in northwest Lincoln.

“The benefits the trails provide for our health, transportation options, and quality of life are why the City of Lincoln has long prioritized excellent and equitable access to our trail system.” Mayor Gaylor Baird said. “As our city grows, we must ensure that our trails system grows with it and continues to make Lincoln the quality-of-life capital of the country. We are proud that today 95% of Lincoln residents live within one mile of a public trail.”

The 1.2-mile Fletcher Landmark Trail travels along the south side of Fletcher Avenue between North 14th and North 27th streets. The project cost nearly $1.6 million and used Federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds and local impact fee dollars. Construction on the 10-foot-wide concrete trail began in March.

Joining Mayor Gaylor Baird and Director Stuckey-Ross at the news conference were Brodey Weber, City Council member, and Great Plains Trails Network Board Member and trail user Tedde Taege.

Director Stuckey-Ross said the trail is important because North Lincoln continues to grow with commercial development, North Star High School, and new residential areas. This trail extension increases the total amount of Lincoln trails to 184 miles and brings 1,920 additional residential units within 1 mile of the city’s multi-use trail system.

“Lincoln’s trails network connects our residents to places of employment, essential businesses and services, places of worship, educational institutions, and, of course, our parks,” Stuckey-Ross said. “Lincoln residents use the City’s trails to connect with their neighbors, their friends, and to re-connect with themselves.”

Weber said the Fletcher Trail project represents another City infrastructure investment that makes a meaningful impact on daily life in northwest Lincoln.

“This project embodies what we mean when we talk about a community that works for everyone – a place where investments in safety, health, and accessibility come together to improve our lives,” Weber said.

Taege called the Fletcher Landmark Trail a great addition to Lincoln’s trail system.

“Trails are my happy place. After a stressful day at work, it’s great to be able to just get out, get away and get some enjoyment,” Taege said.

For more information and project updates, visit lincoln.ne.gov/trails, select the “Trail Projects” link and scroll down to the Fletcher Landmark Trail tab. For additional information on the trail project, contact Allison Speicher [email protected] 402-441-1652.

For more information about Lincoln trails, visit lincoln.ne.gov/trails.