Last Thursday marked the opening of Phase II of
the MetroBikeLink trail in St. Clair County, IL with an official ribbon cutting
ceremony. The new 2.2-mile MetroBikeLink Trail extension is located
between the Swansea MetroLink Station and the Memorial Hospital Station. The
bike and walking trail connects from the Memorial Hospital MetroLink Station to
Belleville’s North End Park, totaling 6.9 miles of completed trails and helping
to further the evolving multi-model transportation system.
“This project demonstrates just how effective our multi-modal system is in St.
Clair County,” said St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern. “We are
seeing a diverse group using the trail system including recreational walkers in
the early morning hours; bikers and walkers during the morning and evening
commutes; and families, students and individuals throughout the day. By adding
this 2.2 mile segment, we are further opening the system to our residents and
visitors alike. It is a great way to see a slice of life in Illinois along the trail
system. Congratulations go to the St. Clair County Transit District and its
partners on delivering a value-added piece of public infrastructure for this
region.”
To read all about the opening and see who was in attendance, see CMT's blog
here.