Senate Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2064 Inglis-Yankeetown Bike Path
Requester:	Sammy Yearty		Organization:		Levy County Commission
Project Title:	Inglis-Yankeetown Bike Path		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 3:08:26 PM
District Member:	Richard Mitchell		Service Area:		County
Counties Affected:	Levy
Recipient:	Levy County Commission		Contact:		Sammy Yearty
	355 South Court Street		Contact Phone:		(352) 486-5218
	Bronson 32621
Project Description:
Construct a bike path along CR 40, linking the South Levy Recreational Park and the Levy County Boat Ramp/Park to alleviate the danger of traffic congestion for pedestrians and bikeriders.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The bike path would provide a safe alternative for adults and children walking or bike riding on the edge of CR 40.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Park to park bike path.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$591,000
Total cost of the project:		$591,000

Request has been made to fund:			Construction
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					Yes
				In-Kind Amount:	$20,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?					No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	Increased motorists have made it dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Levy County Commission
	Meeting Date:	11/11/1999