Occasionally you’ll notice a group of cyclists riding through town. Often they’re on Route 6. More cyclists could be rolling through Peru if city officials are able to create a bike path.
The city is forming a committee and hiring Chamlin and Associates Engineers to put together a detailed plan for a path that would synch up with the Kaskaskia Alliance Trail. The path would include many towns and connect the I and M Canal to the Hennepin Canal at Wyanet.
Roger Chamlin says three types of state grants are available but they’ll need to show a detailed plan to be considered. They’ve been talking with landowners, including St. Bede Academy, about getting easements.
The city council approved authorizing Chamlin’s Wednesday night. It’s to cost not over $3,000.