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News Release City of Fernley Shari L. Whalen, P.E. Voice (775) 784-9910 Fax (775) 784-9967 [EMAIL REDACTED] 01/11/2012 www.cityoffernley.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NDOT Grant Improvements Coming Soon! Fernley, NV – January 11, 2012 – The City of Fernley was recently awarded grant funding from the Nevada Department of Transportation for three community projects. Interim City Manager Fred Turnier said it was exciting to see resident driven community projects recognized during these lean economic times. “Often in times of limited resources, smaller projects are overlooked in favor of being able to fund larger scale improvements. It is encouraging to see the needs of Fernley’s residents are not only being heard but are being acted upon.” Funded Projects Include: o Hardie Lane Improvements: Including roadway reconstruction, installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and bicycle lanes from Main Street to Diane Way. o Farm District Road Multi-Use Path, Phase 2: Continuation of the ten foot multi-use path from Crimson Road to Jasmine Lane. o US95A Multi-Use Path: Installation of a ten foot multi-use pathway from Fernley High School to the intersection of US95A and Main Street. According to Interim City Manager Turnier improvements to Hardie Lane have been on the City’s radar for several years not only to improve the safety of motor vehicles on the road, but to ensure children have safe methods to access schools in the area. He was pleased to see the continuation of the multi-use path along Farm District Road and the addition of a multi-use path along Highway 95A. Providing safe routes to schools for children was a repeated concern in the City’s recent Community Assessment. The introduction of these pathways addresses these concerns but also further advances recreational opportunities in the community, which had also been identified by Fernley residents as a top priority. Interim City Manager Turnier thanked Staff and residents for their diligent work to bring attention to the lack of safe walking and bicycle routes, due to their persistent efforts the community as a whole will benefit. Additional information on the grants and projects will be released in early 2012. Please contact Shannon McKnight, City Engineer’s Office at (775)784-9863 or with any questions.