The Carroll County Board of Supervisors convened on January 2, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including an update on the Arcadia Trail project. The meeting featured presentations from members of the Arcadia Betterment Development Corporation, including President Pat Mogel and other representatives.

Mogel began by providing an overview of the completed Phase 1 of the Arcadia Trail project, which was funded in part by a $15,000 contribution from the Board. This phase, highlighted in pink on the provided map, has successfully improved traffic flow off Center Street, enhancing accessibility for the community. The total cost of Phase 1 was approximately $123,000, supported by various grants and a significant anonymous donation.

The focus then shifted to Phase 2 of the project, marked in blue on the map. This phase aims to construct a connecting trail along Division Street, linking Center Street to Leroy Street, which serves a new subdivision in Arcadia. Mogel explained that this connection would allow residents, particularly children from the Reddick and Vonna team subdivisions, to access the trail safely without having to navigate the busy M68 highway.

The proposed work includes pouring 440 feet of concrete along Division Street and replacing 220 feet of existing sidewalk in front of two homes along the route. The Board was approached for support in advancing this next phase of the project, which is seen as vital for community connectivity and safety.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discuss the funding and logistics of the proposed Phase 2 trail construction, emphasizing the importance of enhancing recreational access for the residents of Arcadia.