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Huntsville Expands Greenway Network with Two New Projects
City Council approves multiuse paths and trail extensions through partnership with state transportation agency
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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The Huntsville City Council has voted to approve two major expansions to the city's greenway network, including a 2.4-mile multiuse path along Bailey Cove and Four Mile Post roads in south Huntsville and a 1.6-mile extension of the Miller Branch Greenway in west Huntsville. Both projects will utilize federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
Why it matters
Huntsville's greenway network is a key part of the city's transportation infrastructure, providing residents and visitors with safe, multimodal options for getting around. These new projects will improve connectivity, give people alternatives to driving for short trips, and support the city's goals of promoting walkability and sustainability.
The details
The Bailey Cove project will create a 12-foot-wide, ADA-compliant multiuse path connecting neighborhoods, schools, shopping areas, and a community complex, while also including safety improvements at a busy intersection. The Miller Branch Greenway Phase II will extend the existing trail by 1.6 miles, eventually connecting to a larger network of over 30 miles of interconnected trails in west Huntsville.
- The Huntsville City Council voted to approve the projects on February 13, 2026.
- The Bailey Cove project is estimated to cost $1.8 million, with $800,000 coming from TAP funding.
- The Miller Branch Greenway Phase II is estimated to cost $1 million, with $797,464 from TAP funding and a $199,366 local match from the city.
The players
Huntsville City Council
The governing body of the City of Huntsville, Alabama that voted to approve the greenway expansion projects.
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
The state transportation agency that is partnering with the City of Huntsville and administering the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for the greenway projects.
Tommy Battle
The Mayor of Huntsville, who championed the city's greenway network as an important part of its transportation infrastructure and connectivity.
What they’re saying
“Huntsville's greenway network is something we have intentionally championed and advanced over the past 20 years. These trails are more than recreational amenities – they are transportation corridors and connect neighborhoods to schools, jobs, shopping and parks. More importantly, they give our residents and visitors safe, multimodal options for how they move throughout our city.”
— Tommy Battle, Mayor (rocketcitynow.com)
What’s next
The city will now move forward with the design and construction of the Bailey Cove multiuse path and the Miller Branch Greenway Phase II, with the goal of completing both projects in the next few years.
The takeaway
Huntsville's continued investment in its greenway network demonstrates the city's commitment to providing residents and visitors with safe, sustainable transportation options that improve connectivity and quality of life. These new projects will build on the city's growing system of trails and paths that connect neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and natural areas.
