RTP Grant Application - Eastland Trails Phase 2A

What is this notice about?

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The Homer Cycling Club, working with Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park, is applying for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to build Phase 2A of the Eastland Trails project. The project would add 2.4 miles of new multi-use and singletrack mountain bike trails in the Cottonwood-Eastland Unit of Kachemak Bay State Park, with the trailhead and parking lot at mile 17 on East End Road. The public can send comments or opposition to the applicant by October 31, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Homer Cycling Club has applied for a Recreational Trails Program grant, and a public notice of the application is posted to allow public comment or opposition.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is posting notice of a Recreational Trails Program grant application for the Eastland Trails Phase 2A project and inviting public comment. The proposed project would run from May 2027 to October 2028.

Who is involved: Homer Cycling Club (with Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sat, Oct 31, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“October 31, 2026”

Ways to respond

Email cetrailsak@gmail.com
Mail 4658 Tamara St., Homer, AK 99603
Phone 907-229-0040

What to include

Public comment or opposition can be submitted to the applicant contact, Cameale Johnson (Homer Cycling Club/Friends of Kachemak Bay SP). Refer to the Eastland Trails Phase 2A project. More project information is at www.homercyclingclub.org.

Contact

Cameale Johnson
Homer Cycling Club/Friends of Kachemak Bay SP
cetrailsak@gmail.com
907-229-0040
4658 Tamara St., Homer, AK 99603

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 18, 2026: Public notice posted
Sep 24, 2026: Notice posted online
Oct 31, 2026: Deadline for public comment

Original notice text

Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice Project Title: Eastland Trails Phase 2A Organization Name: Homer Cycling Club (w/ Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park) Date Public Notice Posted: September 18, 2026 Posted Online: September 24, 2026 Brief Description of Proposed Project: Phase 2A of the Eastland Trails project includes 2.4 miles of new multi-use and singletrack mountain bike trails in the Cottonwood-Eastland Unit of Kachemak Bay State Park. The public access trailhead and parking lot are located at mile 17 on East End Road. For more information, please visit www.homercyclingclub.org. Proposed Timeline of the Project: Project State Date May 2027 Project End Date October 2028 Applicant Contact Information: Contact Name: Homer Cycling Club/Friends of Kachemak Bay SP (Cameale Johnson) Phone Number: 907-229-0040 Email Address: cetrailsak@gmail.com Mailing Address: 4658 Tamara St., Homer, AK 99603 Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above. Deadline for Public Comment: October 31, 2026

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