CITY OF LEBANON
This is a corrected version of a press release that appears on page B1 of today’s Laclede County Record. A press release from the city of Lebanon stated that the project secured approximately $5 in outside funding for every $1 invested locally. The city now says that after reviewing the numbers, the correct figure is that for every $1 invested locally, Lebanon secures about $4 in outside funding, resulting in approximately $5 in total investment.
The City of Lebanon invites residents to attend a Public Information Meeting on Monday, July 27, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. in the Stanley H. Allen Council Chambers at Lebanon City Hall, 401 S. Jefferson Avenue, to learn about current sidewalk and pedestrian projects, ask questions, and help shape the future of pedestrian connectivity in Lebanon.
The open-house meeting will feature updates on five active sidewalk and pedestrian projects: Beck Lane Sidewalk Project, I-44 Pedestrian Connector (Exit 127) Project, Ivey Lane Sidewalk Project, West Fremont Sidewalk Project and the East Fremont Sidewalk Project
Residents are encouraged to stop by at any time to meet one-on-one with City leadership and project staff, view renderings, ask questions, share their perspectives, and provide feedback that will help guide future transportation improvements.
In addition to project updates, City staff will discuss how strategic local investments help Lebanon compete for state and federal transportation funding. The Beck Lane Sidewalk Project and the I-44 Pedestrian Connector were funded through an 80/20 grant program, allowing Lebanon to secure approximately $5 in outside transportation funding for every $1 invested locally. These projects have brought more than $900,000 in grant funding back to the community.
"Community input is an important part of planning for Lebanon's future," said Tammy Young, Assistant Public Works Director. "We encourage residents to attend, learn about these projects, ask questions, and share their ideas. Those conversations help us develop projects that reflect our community's needs while positioning Lebanon to compete for future transportation funding opportunities."
No formal presentation is planned, allowing attendees to visit project displays at their own pace and have individual conversations with City staff throughout the meeting.
Residents who attend can sign in to receive future project updates and will have the opportunity to submit feedback on-site.
