The scope has grown for a transportation bond eyed to cover priority projects in Wilmington.
Previously discussed at $52 million, the project list now totals $55 million with the addition of a multi-use trail plan for a section of Masonboro Loop Road.
That came at the suggestion of City Councilman Kevin O’Grady earlier this month, who noted the proposed bond and project list were supposed to benefit the entire city, and that Masonboro Loop’s corner of it was previously unrepresented.
The proposed 1.4-mile trail would run alongside Masonboro Loop from Pine Grove Drive to Navajo Trail and connect neighborhoods to Parsley Elementary School, said Mike Kozlosky of the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Of the new total, $33 million will go to roadway projects; $20 million will benefit bicyclists and pedestrians; and $2 million will go to public transportation.
Council is moving to place the bond question on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. If it passes, voters can expect a 2 cent property tax increase, which would go into effect in July 2015.
Council may schedule a public hearing and vote on the bond order–likely for July 8–after applying to the Local Government Commission.
Click here for a previous story listing the other projects slated.
