Accept $43,300 from El Cerrito and BART for Greenway trail gap closure
In Plain English
The city receives funding to close a gap in the Greenway trail near Ohlone Park. El Cerrito contributes $20,000 and BART provides $23,300 for the project. If approved, Richmond can move forward with connecting this missing section of the popular walking and biking trail.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Adopt Resolution No. 49-10
6 aye · 0 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond unanimously accepted $43,300 in outside funding to close a gap in the popular Greenway trail near Ohlone Park. El Cerrito is contributing $20,000 and BART is providing $23,300 for the project, which will connect a missing section of the walking and biking trail. The six council members present all voted yes, with Councilmember Bates absent. This routine infrastructure decision allows the city to move forward with the trail connection project using funds from partner agencies rather than Richmond's budget.
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