Any trails that we build using federal funds, such as TEA-21 or Land and Water Conservation funds, will also have to be handicap accessible, which further raises the cost. As you can see, the development of greenways is a long and involved process. Huntsville has been at it for ten years and has only developed two. We are at the beginning of our efforts, and it could be months or even years before we begin construction on our first greenway. That being said, however, I believe that this is a worthwhile effort, and I support it 100 percent.
Greenways preserve our environment and enhance our enjoyment of it.
They are educational, they have great value for recreation, and they are just great places to be. I trust and hope that the City Council, Recreation Advisory Board, and Planning Commission will join with me and my staff to make a greenway trail system a reality in Madison. He assured the audience that the City Council supports greenways. A long-range plan is what the City Council wants to do. The City of Madison applied for and was accepted into the NPS Technical Assistance Program.