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Updated: April 16, 2008
An Environmental Assessment (EA) for construction of phase V (Greenway V) of the Grand Canyon Greenway has been completed. The park requested comments on the EA during a 30-day public review period from January 9 through February 9, 2008. The park received five comments during the review period.
The EA evaluated a No Action alternative and two action alternatives to address the purpose and need for action. The purpose of the project is to continue implementation of a greenway trail system as envisioned in Grand Canyon National Park's 1995 General Management Plan (GMP). The GMP outlined a system of multi-use, accessible trails throughout the park that, once constructed, would encourage non-motorized modes of travel and would provide a greater opportunity for visitors to experience the resources of the park. The construction of the Greenway V trail will allow for a continuous trail connection from other, already completed phases of the Grand Canyon Greenway to the South Kaibab Trailhead.
Actions under the preferred alternative include construction of a one-mile long accessible trail between Pipe Creek Vista and the South Kaibab Trailhead; reconfiguration of the Pipe Creek Vista overlook and parking area to provide for pedestrian and vehicular safety; improvements to the South Kaibab Trailhead area; and designation of a one-mile long connector trail, south of Desert View Drive, for multi-modal use that will be designated as part of the Arizona Trail. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2008.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on April 17, 2008 by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service. The Regional Director concluded that implementation of the preferred alternative does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and is not an action that normall requires preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
Debbie Lutch, Project Planning Co-Lead, (928) 774-0095
Michael Terzich, Project Mangager, (928) 774-3402
An Environmental Assessment (EA) for construction of phase V (Greenway V) of the Grand Canyon Greenway has been completed. The park requested comments on the EA during a 30-day public review period from January 9 through February 9, 2008. The park received five comments during the review period.
The EA evaluated a No Action alternative and two action alternatives to address the purpose and need for action. The purpose of the project is to continue implementation of a greenway trail system as envisioned in Grand Canyon National Park's 1995 General Management Plan (GMP). The GMP outlined a system of multi-use, accessible trails throughout the park that, once constructed, would encourage non-motorized modes of travel and would provide a greater opportunity for visitors to experience the resources of the park. The construction of the Greenway V trail will allow for a continuous trail connection from other, already completed phases of the Grand Canyon Greenway to the South Kaibab Trailhead.
Actions under the preferred alternative include construction of a one-mile long accessible trail between Pipe Creek Vista and the South Kaibab Trailhead; reconfiguration of the Pipe Creek Vista overlook and parking area to provide for pedestrian and vehicular safety; improvements to the South Kaibab Trailhead area; and designation of a one-mile long connector trail, south of Desert View Drive, for multi-modal use that will be designated as part of the Arizona Trail. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2008.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on April 17, 2008 by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for Intermountain Region of the National Park Service. The Regional Director concluded that implementation of the preferred alternative does not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and is not an action that normall requires preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS).
Contact Information
Rachel Stanton, Project Planning Co-Lead, (928)774-9612Debbie Lutch, Project Planning Co-Lead, (928) 774-0095
Michael Terzich, Project Mangager, (928) 774-3402