The City of Morgan Hill is preparing to submit grant applications for tree planting and bike path projects, located primarily in the neighborhood surrounding Butterfield Boulevard from East Dunne to Railroad Avenue, according to an email from city staff. Each project is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the process, the city invites the public to participate in the projects. Any Morgan Hill residents who want to know more about the projects can attend a community meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 at Barrett Elementary School, 895 Barrett Ave., or contact Cynthia Iwanaga at cy*************@mo********.gov or (408) 776-7383.
The city has proposed two projects to be completed if the city receives the grant funds: an Urban Forest Management Plan and the Butterfield Connector Path Project.
Urban Forest Management Plan and Associated Tree Planting
This project focuses on the development of an Urban Forest Management Plan that would provide a guide to more effective tree planting and tree management in the city limits, according to city staff. As part of the Urban Forest Management Plan project, the city has also proposed to plant 473 new trees along Butterfield Boulevard, East Dunne Avenue and at the Outdoor Sports Center. If funded, the project would begin with community workshops in fall 2017/spring 2018 and be completed no later than March 30, 2020.
Butterfield Connector Path Project and Associated Tree Planting
This project focuses on the completion of the existing bike path along Butterfield Boulevard from East Central Avenue to San Pedro Avenue. The Butterfield Connector Path Project would extend the bike and walking path south of San Pedro to Fisher Avenue and go under the Railroad Avenue overpass connecting the bike path to the future site of the Community Garden. This project would enhance the ability of community residents to reach downtown and employment opportunities in the city’s business parks to the north in addition to the new community garden located off Railroad Avenue.
