The City of Shelbyville received a $1,719,960 Next Level Trails Grant from the DNR to help extend the city’s trail system. This Trail will start where the blue river trail ends on the west side of the city and run south where it will Cross SR 44 and traverse through the high school and middle school properties to the new Miller and McKay Roundabout. From the Roundabout the trail will run east along McKay road until it reaches the old railroad corridor at which point it will run north to the Meridian Park Aquatic center. This Project is currently under design and planned for construction years 2024.
Safety and aesthetic improvements to N. Riley Highway (Former State Road 9) between Rampart Street and Downtown. These improvements will include sidewalks and trails, landscaped medians, street lighting, and intersection improvements. The proposed design drastically improves pedestrian and bicycle safety by providing a dedicated multi-use trail running the entire length of the 1.3 miles, which currently has no pedestrian facilities. In addition, landscaping and design improvements will be incorporated to serve as a gateway to the community.