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:

Creekside Manufactured Home Neighborhood is the largest residential community within close proximity to Tryon Elementary School. The community includes approximately 200 homes with approximately 40-55 students. This project would allow for students and parents in the area south of the elementary school to safely walk to and from the school and will encourage safe pedestrian movement and accessibility.