The St. Clair County Transit District Board (SCCTD) of Commissioners awarded a contract to Hanks’s Excavating and Landscaping Inc. at its Feb. 28 meeting for construction of the Old Collinsville Road Trail – Phase 3. The $2.03 million contract will include trail construction between Munie Road and Frank Scott Parkway.
The St. Clair County Transit District MetroBikeLink System includes 14 miles of trails and bike paths along MetroLink in Southwestern Illinois. The development of a bicycle trail adjacent to the St. Clair County MetroLink extension was an important piece in the St. Clair County Transit District’s (SCCTD) efforts to link transportation modes in the community. Since the initial trail, the system has expanded to include several other trails all connecting in with the original MetroBikeLink and transit. The trail connects 6 MetroLink Stations and the connecting MetroBus system and microtransit including the SCCTD Flyer and VanGo. Bikes can be brought on MetroLink as well as all Metrobuses are equipped with exterior racks.
“This latest award will only strengthen connectivity in St. Clair County while at the same time offering residents and visitors a healthy amenity in our community,” said Herb Simmons, Chair of the St. Clair County Board of Trustees. “Our goal is to deliver a world-class system, and the MetroBikeLink system is an integral part made possible through all of our local partnerships including local contractors.”
The 0.8 mile Phase 3 addition is projected to be complete by the Fall of 2023.