MLK Trail Construction

At a glance

• What: Construction of the MLK Trail, including a permit change order and a path construction contract.
• Where it stands: On 2026-09-16 council passed R113, a MLK Trail permit change order of $105,683.61 (7-0). The 10/21 agenda lists R139, a path construction contract of about $2.59 million.
• Next: Outcome of the 10/21 vote on R139 is unknown.

Details

• The 10/21 agenda also lists a bill on 10th Street and MLK safety.

Sources

• Agenda of 2026-09-16 (City Council): https://allentownpa.legistar1.com/allentownpa/meetings/2026/9/6112_A_City_Council_26-09-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
• Minutes of 2026-09-16 (City Council): https://allentownpa.legistar1.com/allentownpa/meetings/2026/9/6112_M_City_Council_26-09-16_Minutes.pdf
• Agenda of 2026-10-21 (City Council): https://allentownpa.legistar1.com/allentownpa/meetings/2026/10/6135_A_City_Council_26-10-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

Log

2026-10-21 - City Council

• R139 construction contract (about $2.59 million) passed 7-0; four bids received, 18-month term; mostly state-funded with about $600,000 in city bond money.

2026-09-16 - City Council

• R113 permit change order, $105,683.61, passed 7-0.