Sunflower Recreational Trail

The City of De Soto wanted to boost connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists in their community. Their plan was to link Clearview Village Apartments, nearby De Soto schools, and Panasonic’s new manufacturing facilities with a recreational trail. They secured funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Transportation Alternative Program (TAP).

They asked our roadway team to design a 10-foot trail spanning 1.5 miles through utility easements. To meet their goals, we worked around the existing utilities, as well as new infrastructure that had yet to be installed. These included new transmission, sanitary, and sewer lines. Extensive collaboration and thorough communication have been critical to our success.