Project Scope:

Gaston County is constructing a new sidewalk and crosswalk spanning about 2,300 linear feet from the Creekside mobile home neighborhood to Tryon Elementary. This is intended to allow children and parents to walk to school safely from nearby communities.

This project is being partially funded using money from the Federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant.

Background:

The county has identified a need for sidewalks in the area around Tryon Elementary. This will allow children and parents living in nearby neighborhoods to walk to school safely. This project fits with the County's broader goal of reducing the traffic and congestion and improving walkability for residents.