1-E-22-UR Louise (37934), January 12, 2022 at 10:55 AM
The Town of Farragut has been investing in a connected sidewalk/greenway trail system for more than 30 years. Regarding the current proposed project on Everett Road/Yarnell Road (item 30 on the January MPC agenda), the property extends along Everett Road and abuts the Town of Farragut city limit. The Fox Run greenway trailhead is located on Everett Road and is approximately 1500 feet from the Town line. In addition, the Split Rail neighborhood trail head is located on Everett Road approximately 600 feet south of the Fox Run trailhead. Our current Capital Improvement Program envisions connecting these trailheads. Please know that these trailheads connect into a pedestrian system that once Union Road is complete will provide for pedestrian/bicycle access from Mayor Bob Leonard Park on Watt Road to the Parkside Drive greenway trailhead on Lovell Road. The Town envisions providing for a sidewalk or greenway trail along Everett Road to the town limits. If there is an existing pedestrian facility to connect to, the Town works diligently to fund and construct pedestrian facilities to address missing links. Adding a sidewalk here would be an asset for both the residents of the Town of Farragut and the Knox County residents who live in Everett Woods and the newly proposed development.
