Erin Hill
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A proposed regional trail network connecting Gadsden and Leon counties is moving forward in the planning stages, though construction remains unfunded.
The Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency is conducting a feasibility study for a multiuse trail along U.S. Highway 90 in Gadsden County. The proposed segment would stretch about 22 miles from the Jackson County line near Chattahoochee to State Road 12 in Quincy and would include a 10- to 12-foot-wide paved path for cyclists and pedestrians.
The project is part of the statewide SUN Trail system, administered by the Florida Department of Transportation, which supports the development of interconnected, shared-use trail networks across Florida.
According to CRTPA planning documents, the U.S. 90 West trail is in the feasibility phase, which began in 2025 and is expected to conclude in 2026. The study includes evaluating existing conditions, identifying potential routes and gathering public input.
If the project advances, it would move into the Project Development and Environment phase, followed by design, right-of-way acquisition and construction. None of those phases are currently funded.
CRTPA materials state the trail is intended to connect communities including Chattahoochee, Quincy and Havana, with future links into Leon County. Regional plans also call for a separate trail between Tallahassee and Havana, which has completed initial feasibility work and is pursuing funding for future phases.
Together, those projects are envisioned as part of a broader regional system sometimes referred to in planning documents as a “Capital City to the Sea” network.
Planning documents also identify challenges along the proposed U.S. 90 corridor, including limited right-of-way in some areas and terrain constraints that could affect routing.
Transportation planners say the project’s goals include improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, expanding transportation options and supporting regional connectivity.
Public input is being collected as part of the feasibility study, with additional opportunities for community feedback expected before the final report is completed.
