Milestones
Chronology of events leading to the construction of an off-road trailway
connecting South Haven and Saugatuck along the lakeshore.
connecting South Haven and Saugatuck along the lakeshore.
2008
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A 16-member Visionary Task Force consisting of local/ state transportation planners and engineers, along with lakeshore area township, city and state government officials develop a conceptual plan for the creation of a 20-mile pathway from South Haven to Saugatuck. The SW Michigan Regional Planning Commission provides staff support.
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2010
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The Friends of the Blue Star Trail Board of Directors is formed and incorporated as a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization.
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2011
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Lakeshore area Townships and Cities provide resolutions of support for the initiative.
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2012
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2013
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2014
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2015
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A conditionally-approved MDOT Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) is awarded for trailway construction.
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2016
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2017
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2018
2019 |
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