The city of Kent’s parks department is still seeking public comment on its proposed link for the Green River and Interurban Trails.
Trail users will have until Aug. 25 to take the online survey at kentwa.gov/KVLTSurvey/. When the survey concludes, city staff will put the updated information on the website.
City staff hasn’t tallied the responses yet, but according to Parks Project Manager Brian Levenhagen, the city is looking to increase the safety and comfort of the trail, as well as improve the amenities and connect the trails to downtown and other parks. Nothing is certain yet because the proposal is still in the master planning process.
The Valley Loop Trail was proposed earlier this summer after the parks department realized that it could easily connect the two trails into a single loop. It has yet to be determined where the trails will connect and the costs associated with either making the loop 10 or 12 miles.While the initial proposal was to connect the trails at 196th street, the city is also considering connecting them at 212th street, changing the loop to 10 miles.
In addition to the survey, the city will be starting a photo contest in a few weeks. Its hope is to get photos of people’s favorite spots and views on the trail. Contest entrants should be sent using Twitter to @kentvlooptrail.
“We really want to hear what would make the loop trail experience ideal for them,” Levenhagen said about public input. “Is it signage, improved visibility, the number of restrooms, water fountains, trash cans or something else?”
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