INTERURBAN TRAIL

A century after its use as a commercial trolley corridor, LCTA would like to speed conversion of the Interurban corridor to a safe, beautiful hard surface trail, connecting Cedar Rapids and Mt Vernon. Current plans are to design and construct sequentially from Bever Park to East Post Road and then from East Post Road to Rosedale Road with completion in 2027 or beyond. With the injection of $100,000 of additional funds - the focus of our campaign - the City of Cedar Rapids will target design of the entire 2.6 miles in 2025 with construction beginning in 2026.

Construction from Rosedale Road on to Mt Vernon will be coordinated by Linn County Conservation Department and will occur as funds become available.  LCTA will be ready to help with the local match for this segment as well as this is a high priority recreation and transportation corridor.

GRANT WOOD TRAIL

The second target for LCTA's Capital Campaign is the 0.8 mile Paralta Road to Springville Road segment of the Grant Wood Trail.  The historic Milwaukee Railroad corridor is a double track allowing for both compacted limestone and grass surfacing.  The dual surfaces provide multiple trail uses, along with separation between bicyclists, runners and walkers, and horseback riders.

The compacted limestone trail surface can also serve as a sub-base for a future asphalt overlay.  There are many areas where trees line the corridor, as well as areas that have open vistas with prairie grasses, creeks, and woodlands.  LCTA is delighted to help preserve this historic corridor for trail users!