Genesee County Legacy Trails design and engineering
Genesee County
Summary
Over $1 million in Mott Foundation grants will build Phase One of the Fenton Road non-motorized trail and fund trails staff, a website, and marketing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,005,000 in grant funding, no local cost.
Walkers, bikers, and neighborhoods along Fenton Road and users of the county trails network.
Critics say other basics — roads, crime, housing — go underfunded while trails advance.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Community & Economic Development Committee — November 3, 2026
The committee was to pick a design and construction engineering consultant for the Legacy Trails project, a step in building county trail amenities. The outcome is unknown.
Board of County Commissioners — August 26, 2026
Staff reported an $80 million trails vision with about $40 million committed, but several commissioners pushed back, saying trails don't drive growth and the county should focus on basics like roads, crime and parking.
Mott Foundation commits up to $25 million to support trail expansion throughout Flint and Genesee County
Here’s some incredible news for Genesee County, announced by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation on June 18, 2026. These investments in trail infrastructure and access are paving the way for Genesee County to become a destination county for outdoor r...
Board of County Commissioners — January 28, 2026
Over $1 million in Mott Foundation grants will build Phase One of the Fenton Road non-motorized trail and fund trails staff, a website, and marketing.
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