Please take a look at the suggested route for the Mississippi River Trail in Shelby County. We’d like your feedback. Send your comments to Glenn Cox at wglenncox@comcast.net.

The initial Concept and Feasibility Plan for the MRCT Trail in Shelby County involves various components that include: any land acquisition/conservation easement needs, right of way considerations, signage, materials, cost analysis, potential economic development, educational materials, political advocacy efforts, new bike lanes, sustainability issues, public safety, community meetings, identification of funding resources for implementation, partner development, marketing, art, urban design and environmental impact studies/permits.

The new route for the MRT will travel north to Tipton County, along Riverside Drive in downtown Memphis and eventually over the Harahan Bridge, and then head south to the State line of Mississippi to connect with Greenway projects in Desoto County.

The Trail will also offer new public awareness and connections to the two Shelby County Tennessee State Parks: TO Fuller and Meeman-Shelby Forest.

The Plan is being funded by the Hyde Family Foundations, Shelby County Government, FedEx, Sustainable Shelby and Estie and John Sheahan.

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