Flagstaff residents who enjoy the city's Urban Trails System will need to adjust their summer plans. The City has announced a repaving project set to start in late June, aimed at enhancing several asphalt-surfaced segments of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS). With the intention to maintain and improve these community assets, the project will span until September, requiring full closures of the affected trails while work is underway. Those frequenting the trails should anticipate disruptions and plan alternative routes or activities during this time.
The specific dates for when each trail segment will be closed have not yet been released. However, trail-goers will to surely appreciate the renewed pathways once the work is completed. The affected segments, including popular routes such as Schultz Pass Trail, Route 66 Trail, and Lone Tree Trail, are essential to the FUTS network, which provides opportunities for both transportation and recreation. Residents and visitors alike utilize these paths for a wide array of outdoor activities, melding the needs for exercise, leisure, and eco-friendly transit.
According to the City’s announcement on Flagstaff's official website, the funding for these repairs and improvements comes from Proposition 419, the transportation tax approved by voters back in 2018. This investment reflects the community's continued commitment to enhancing the City’s transportation infrastructure, including alternative networks like the FUTS trails. The city recognizes these trails as vital components not just for transportation, but for connecting residents with the outdoors.
