Park Meadows Bike and Ped Projects
Overview
Through 2027, Park City Municipal is upgrading about 65% of all bus stops citywide (see our Bus Stop Improvement page). As new stops and shelters are built, the City is also filling key gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle network to make it safer and easier for people of all ages to walk, roll, or bike—whether to a bus stop or other destinations.
Building on community feedback from the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan, Park City Forward, and the Neighborhoods First Streets Program, the City is planning active transportation improvements in the Park Meadows neighborhood. Supported through a combination of federal, state, county, and local funding sources, upgrades along Little Kate Road, Monitor Drive, and Lucky John Drive will add new pedestrian and bike facilities, calm traffic speeds, and enhance Safe Routes to School connections for students and families.
How We Got Here
To identify the best design for Little Kate Road, Park City staff evaluated several options focused on improving safety and comfort for people walking and biking. Early design concepts explored buffered bike lanes and separated facilities on both sides of the road, but limited roadway width, cost, and maintenance needs made these options challenging.
To inform the pathway project, staff looked at vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, and pedestrian and bicycle activity along Little Kate Road. Traffic varies along the street, with up to about 6,000 cars per day in the busiest area near the MARC. Speed data shows the 85th percentile (85% of vehicles are at or below) is around 28 mph, above the posted 20 mph limit. At those speeds and traffic volumes, the street is on the higher end of what typically feels comfortable for people biking, especially children and less experienced riders. The City has also collected pedestrian and bicycle counts near the MARC. In a 24-hour period in September 2025, staff counted 107 people walking and 172 people biking, with walkers making up roughly 30 to 40% of users and bicyclists 60 to 70%.
On Little Kate Road, the City evaluated wider bike lanes and a multi-use path as potential improvements. Similar to Monitor Drive, the multi-use path was identified as the safer, more comfortable option—offering greater separation from vehicles and a more consistent user experience for people walking, biking, and rolling throughout the Park Meadows neighborhood.
The multi-use path design offers greater separation from traffic, accommodates all users more comfortably, and creates a more consistent, year-round travel experience along both corridors.
Little Kate Road Improvements
Little Kate is currently a two-lane, 20 mph road with conventional bike lanes in both directions and a sidewalk on the north side of the roadway.
What We Started With
- Little Kate carries medium volumes of bicyclists and pedestrians, with a roadway width of about 38 feet.
- The existing sidewalk on the north side of the corridor directly accesses the MARC and is along a Safe Route to School
- Existing bike lanes are inconsistent, with multiple residents riding on the sidewalk to avoid conflicts with vehicles.
- Based on FHWA guidance and public input, staff prioritized designs that support “all ages and abilities.”
What’s Planned
- A new, 12-foot multi-use path on the north side of the roadway
- Improvements at bus stops along Little Kate and Lucky John
- Existing right-of-way that will remain in place
- The pathway and bus stops will be maintained year-round, including snowplowing in the winter.
To create a complete connection to McPolin Elementary School, the segment of Lucky John Drive between the intersection of Lucky John and Little Kate, and where it meets the McPolin Elementary School trail connection, will also be upgraded to include a multi-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Monitor Drive Improvements
Following a City Council discussion on February 3, Monitor Drive will no longer be included in this project.
What's Next?
Construction scheduling and impacts will be determined once a contractor is selected, following City Council approval of a construction contract anticipated in May 2026. This page will be updated once more information is available.
Engagement Opportunities
The project team reached a major milestone in winter 2025, with 90% design completion for pedestrian and bicycle improvements, as well as planned bus stop upgrades. Thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss the Little Kate pathway designs and Holiday Ranch Loop traffic calming at the February 24th Community Meeting. We will be providing City Council with a staff communications report summarizing the feedback received on April 9 and a Council Presentation on April 30 to provide project updates and strategies for pathway management.