Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave Trail study underway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The local community has the chance to weigh in on a plan for an off-road bicycle and walking trail connecting Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave National Park.

According to a release by the City-County Planning Commission, the Barren River Area Development District and its consultant team is conducting a study to develop a plan for the dedicated trail.

There are several ways to provide input and feedback, including the following:

• June 4: 4:30-6:30 p.m. at BRADD. This is an open house format meeting with no formal presentation. The meeting will include displays of project-related information and seek feedback on potential trail opportunities and challenges.
• June 5: 5-7 p.m., at Uncle Duncan’s Summer Stroll and Roll Parade and Community Ice Cream Social. The team will be sharing project-related information at the social, including a link to the study’s public survey.
• Survey – Residents are encouraged to complete the survey to have their voices heard on the potential trail from Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave. The study website can be found at www.bgmctrail.com.

Questions concerning the Bowling Green to Mammoth Cave Trail Study should be directed to Ethan Bates, regional transportation planner, at 270-781-2381 Ext. 4064 or ethan.bates@bradd.org or Katie Rowe, project manager with Gresham Smith, at 502-627-8933 or katie.rowe@greshamsmith.com.