Study Overview

The Utah Department of Transportation has started the Carbonville Road Trail Study. This is a feasibility study and state environmental evaluation for developing a trail connecting downtown Helper to Price. This proposed trail will provide a safe, comfortable, and reliable option for walking, biking, and scooting for the Carbon County community. The study will select a preferred trail location from among three alternatives:

  • U.S. Highway 6/Carbon Canal
  • Price River
  • Carbonville Road/Spring Glen Road

Project Details

  • This study is funded by the Utah Trail Network (UTN), which is a program funded by the state legislature and administered by UDOT to build, operate and maintain a paved regional trail network. Learn more: https://utahtrailnetwork.udot.utah.gov/
  • The study will identify a preferred alignment, associated costs and potential timeline for completion.
    • The project team will consider several alternatives for the trail location.
    • This study aims to identify a preferred trail location that provides separation between users and motor vehicles improve safety and comfort for cyclists and pedestrians.
  • Public feedback gathered throughout the project will help narrow down potential alternatives and guide the development of design concepts.
  • The location of the trail has not yet been selected. Trail location options have been proposed to discuss with the community and property owners.
  • Any property acquired for the completion of the trail will be acquired from willing sellers. UDOT will not use eminent domain to build Utah Trail Network facilities.

Study Goal

Identify a practical, feasible, and fundable trail location that appeals to the most significant number of users providing a safe, scenic, and pleasant experience.

Share Your Feedback

 Please use the interactive map to share your feedback on the proposed alternatives. To view the map in full screen , click here. 

Schedule

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complete
Existing Conditions

Introduce initial trail location alternatives and review existing conditions in the study area from downtown Helper to Price. 

Three initial trail locations alternatives are being reviewed through this study:

  • Carbon Canal
  • Price River
  • Carbonville Road

Engagement opportunties:

  • Public Meeting #1
  • Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 and #2

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live
Develop Location Alternatives

Provide an overview of the evaluation of initial alternatives. Obtain input from the community.

Engagement opportunties:

  • Public Meeting #2
  • Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #3

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planned
Recommend Preferred Alternative

Using input from the public, the Technical Advisory Committee and technical analysis, select an alterative that is most feasable.

Engagement opportunties:

  • Coordination with adjacent property owners
  • Technical Advisory Committee Meeting  #4

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planned
Final Recommendation and Report

Review reccomended alterntive and prepare a design concept. Present the final concept and prepare final report. 

Engagement opportunties:

  • Public Meeting #3
  • Technical Advisory Committee Meeting  #5 and #6

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planned
Environmental Review

Contact Information

To contact the public information team with questions or concerns:

Email: carbonvilleroadtrail@utah.gov

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