The Brief
- Bronzeville Trail plans: The proposed 2-mile trail would convert an abandoned rail line into a path for walking, running and biking.
- Project moves forward: An environmental study is underway, with design work expected next on the roughly $100 million project.
- Community support: Residents and elected officials backed the project, saying it would improve recreation, health and neighborhood connectivity.
BRONZEVILLE – A long-planned effort to transform a vacant stretch of rail line into a public trail in Bronzeville is moving forward, backed by what organizers say is strong community support.
Bronzeville Trail plans
The backstory:
Organizers, residents and elected officials gathered Wednesday evening at King College Prep to discuss the project’s future and gather feedback on what pedestrians and cyclists would like to see along the trail.
The proposed Bronzeville Trail would convert the abandoned Kenwood branch of Chicago’s rapid transit system into a 2-mile path for walking, running and biking. The trail would stretch from 40th Street and Dearborn Avenue to 41st Street and Lake Park Avenue.…