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L PROGRAM INTRODUCTION <br /> This program is intended to accelerate local trail connections to planned and existing state trails <br /> and other public facilities, not to create significant new recreation trails. Its primary purpose is <br /> to complete connections between where people live (e.g. residential areas within cities, entire <br /> communities) and significant public resources (e.g. historical areas, open space,parks and/or <br /> other trails). <br /> Grants are awarded for the acquisition and development of connecting trails and for removal of <br /> barriers that impede full access to these facilities. Historically,priority has been given to <br /> projects that seek to develop residential connections to state and regional facilities and to link <br /> existing trail systems. <br /> The Local Trail Connections Program depends on local communities and their local government <br /> representatives to provide inspiration, planning and commitment, as well as the local matching <br /> financial requirement, to make these trail projects a reality. Local governments complete the <br /> acquisition and/or projects and are reimbursed for a portion of the acquisition and/or project <br /> actually completed. <br /> The program was first funded in 1993 and has funded 213 trail projects statewide to date. <br /> Contact Information: <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br /> Division of Parks and Trails <br /> 500 Lafayette Road, Box 39 <br /> Saint Paul,MN 55155 <br /> Daniel Golner, Grant Coordinator <br /> Daniel.Golnerkstate.mn.us or(651) 259-5599 <br /> Revised 12/06/2016 Page 3 of 17 <br />