The Goshen Economic Development has used a one-fourth cent sales tax for economic development funds to invest in the walking path continuation in the town of LaGrange, Wyo.
The funds will kick off the second phase of the Longhorn Lane Walk and Bike path, which will connect several public areas through walking. The path connects to the first phase, which has been completed and the entire length will be 7,200 feet.
“The first phase connected the southside of town with the baseball fields, arena, and playground,” said Cathy Stoddard, clerk/treasurer for the Town of LaGrange. “The second phase will cross the Highway (151) and end at the LaGrange Heritage Senior Center.”
The project began in 2006 after a community assessment done by Wyoming Development in 2006. The community noted the importance of having a walking path.
“Between the seniors not having a place to walk and the students and other walkers having to cross the highway, we felt the path would provide a safe place for everyone,” Stoddard said.
LaGrange applied and received $20,000 to put towards the project. The total project cost is $540,000 with Progress Program funds being utilized in the construction of the path.
The Town of LaGrange is the recipient of WYDOT TAP Grant funds to fund most of the construction. Goshen Economic Development uses the Progress Program to reinvest sales tax funding back into the municipalities, businesses, and non-profits located throughout Goshen County.
