Shared Use Path Connections on South Veterans Parkway

At a glance

• What: Grant application for Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding to construct shared use path connections and detention pond improvements on South Veterans Parkway.
• Where it stands: City authorized to apply for federal grant; Resolution No. 112-26 passed 8-0 on October 14, 2026.
• Project scope: Connect two existing Veterans Parkway underpasses between Cliff Avenue and Sycamore Avenue; construct path around detention pond.
• City match: 18.05 percent of project cost.
• Next: Grant application submitted; pending federal funding decisions.

Project details

The City will construct shared use paths connecting to the two existing Veterans Parkway underpasses between Cliff Avenue and Sycamore Avenue, and will construct a path around a detention pond. The City commits to a local match of not less than 18.05 percent of the Project cost and acknowledges responsibility to secure right-of-way or easements.

Vote

Resolution No. 112-26: Passed 8-0 (Basye, Merkouris, Okuwe, Oppenheimer, Pankonin, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason voting yes).

Sources

• October 14 City Council meeting minutes: https://amv.siouxfalls.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings
• Resolution No. 112-26: City Council meeting minutes, October 14, 2026

Log

2026-10-14 - City Council

Resolution No. 112-26 passed 8-0, authorizing grant application to South Dakota Department of Transportation for shared use path construction.