The Mesa County Commissioners today gave their approval for a Federal Lands Access Program project being sought by the City of Grand Junction.
The Monument Road Project would feature a multi-modal path connectingthe existing Colorado Riverfront Trail, neighborhoods and downtownGrand Junction to the Lunch Loop Trailhead and Colorado NationalMonument’s east entrance. The project also would include the creation of “bypasslanes” at the Monument’s east gate, allowing pass holders to “bypass”the lanes used by non-pass holders and go through an automatic gate.
“This is a big deal,” said Commissioner Scott McInnis. “This projectwould be an economic plus for the community. It is infrastructure thatfits with the county mission, and it’s a great partnership with thecity.”
If the city is successful with its application, Mesa County willcontribute $391,972, a portion of the local government match.
“The Commissioners appreciate the opportunity to support thisimportant economic development project in our community,” saidChairwoman Rose Pugliese.
If the project receives a green light from the Federal Lands AccessProgram, the county will work to make sure any rights of waydesignations are made in agreement with property owners, that rights of way are not turned into conservation easements and that Glade Park residents can use the bypass lanes.
The Monument Road Project would feature a multi-modal path connectingthe existing Colorado Riverfront Trail, neighborhoods and downtownGrand Junction to the Lunch Loop Trailhead and Colorado NationalMonument’s east entrance. The project also would include the creation of “bypasslanes” at the Monument’s east gate, allowing pass holders to “bypass”the lanes used by non-pass holders and go through an automatic gate.
“This is a big deal,” said Commissioner Scott McInnis. “This projectwould be an economic plus for the community. It is infrastructure thatfits with the county mission, and it’s a great partnership with thecity.”
If the city is successful with its application, Mesa County willcontribute $391,972, a portion of the local government match.
“The Commissioners appreciate the opportunity to support thisimportant economic development project in our community,” saidChairwoman Rose Pugliese.
If the project receives a green light from the Federal Lands AccessProgram, the county will work to make sure any rights of waydesignations are made in agreement with property owners, that rights of way are not turned into conservation easements and that Glade Park residents can use the bypass lanes.