MetroBikeLink Trail System

TWM has provided on-going design and construction phase services to the St. Clair County Transit District for the extension of the MetroBikeLink Trail. Under a Master Agreement, TWM has been working with St. Clair County Transit District to design 16 miles of the MetroBikeLink Trail from Fairview Heights Station to SAFB Station. Improvements have included new designs as well as connections to existing trails throughout the difficult terrain of the active light-rail alignment, encompassing eight major beam bridges, nine retaining walls, various enclosed drainage systems and culvert designs, and five pre-engineered bridges.

TWM’s design is forming the backbone of the bike trail system in St. Clair County, linking MetroBikeLink with Swansea’s Richland Creek Bikeway and Belleville’s Richland Creek Greenway, and providing the opportunity for future expansion of trails throughout the county.

Scope of Work

Construction observation of contractor’s work
Daily log of progress
Coordination with METRO for JHA’s and track allocation meetings
Real-time checks on asphalt paving for thickness and proper placement
Verify that staking matches the plans to assist contractor in efficient and compliant construction
Coordinate with adjacent residents and businesses for continuous access

Client

St. Clair County Transit District / METRO

Location

St. Clair County, IL

Benefits

Bike trail system connects MetroBikeLink with Swansea’s Richland Creek Bikeway and Belleville’s Richland Creek Greenway
New designs connect existing trails throughout difficult terrain of the active light-rail alignment