Huntington City Council to Consider PATH Extension, Parking Board Ordinance

The council will vote on allowing the mayor to enter an agreement for engineering services on a PATH extension project.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 10:15am

Huntington City Council will meet on Monday to consider agenda items related to extending the existing Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) to Harris Riverfront Park, as well as a municipal parking board ordinance. The first item is the first reading of an ordinance that would allow Mayor Patrick Farrell to enter into an agreement with the West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways for engineering services for a section of the PATH.

Why it matters

The PATH extension project would provide more recreational opportunities and improve connectivity for residents in the Huntington area. The municipal parking board ordinance is also an important local policy decision that could impact parking availability and management in the city.

The details

The PATH extension project would connect the existing trail system to Harris Riverfront Park, expanding access to green spaces and the Ohio River waterfront. The council will also consider a separate ordinance related to establishing a municipal parking board to oversee parking policies and enforcement.

  • The Huntington City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2026.

The players

Patrick Farrell

The mayor of Huntington, West Virginia.

West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways

The state agency that the city would enter an agreement with for engineering services on the PATH extension project.

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What’s next

If the ordinance is approved, Mayor Farrell will be able to enter into the agreement with the West Virginia Department of Transportation's Division of Highways to begin the engineering work for the PATH extension project.

The takeaway

This city council meeting represents an important step forward for expanding Huntington's recreational trail network and addressing local parking management issues, both of which can have a significant impact on the community.