Any day now for DeKalb PATH trail construction?
You’d think that building bike trails wouldn’t be such a controversial issue.
But a planned PATH trail through a mature hardwood forest between Medlock and Mason Mill parks in Decatur has residents irked not only at the idea, but what they call the lack of public input that went into the project. Members of Three Forks Heritage Alliance have proposed alternatives to the trail’s location and asked for a halt to the project that they say will remove many trees lining the parks’ popular natural hiking path. The group has retained legal counsel and consultants and is seeking donations as well.
Commissioner Jeff Rader told residents that no construction would happen until Feb. 1, which — surprise! — is today. We’re watching to see if anything happens.