In 2023, the Play Like Robert Foundation pursued the opportunity to
create a safer Golf Course Road and successfully secured a $1.4 million
Transportation Alternatives Grant to create a trail along Golf Course
Road. We invited the community to embark on the first steps of a
journey with us through the "One Step at a Time" campaign, a
pivotal initiative of the Play Like Robert Foundation, dedicated to
nurturing safer, more connected communities. With you walking
long side us, we were able to raise the total $300,000 required community match.
We are humbled by your generosity and further committed to continuing the journey with you. Currently, we are in the engineering phase of this project and waiting on the Montana Department of Transportation to begin construction.
Born from unfortunate circumstances that created a vision to enhance the lives of our youth, this campaign is the cornerstone of our ambitious RAL Trail Project. Designed to carve out a secure passage for the children of Hamilton from the lethal lanes of Golf Course Rd. to the welcoming gates of Daly Elementary School, the trail is a beacon of safety and freedom for the future of our community. With plans to continue creating connectivity trails, we have no desire to stop with now. Stay tuned for updates on Phase II and III. The trails symbolize a path toward remembrance, recognition, growth, and unity.
The community match of $300,000 for 1 mile of trail costs $57 per foot.
Expansion Update
A Path for Golf Course Road & Kurtz Lane
WE DID IT!!
The Play Like Robert Foundation in partnership with Ravalli County
was awarded a Transportation Alternatives Grant in the amount of
$1,474,832 for the construction of a pedestrian/commuter path from
the beginning of the RAL Trail on Golf Course Road to Daly School.
We would not have been successful without your support! Your
letters and donations made it possible to secure this grant and we
celebrate this success with YOU! Thank you for your willingness
to TRY with us for Robert.
A PATH FORWARD
We now have a path forward and we need your help to complete this project to make Golf Course Road and Kurtz Lane safer for all. We need to raise a matching amount of $300,000 - it's a big number, but with the outpouring of community support we have had - we are confident we can do this with your help! We are already part way there with contributions from Robert's Run, Rapp Foundation, Bike Walk Bitterroot, and Weber, Wilcox, Schneiters LLC
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
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Donate today
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Invite friends to donate
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Host a gathering supporting the trail to learn more
WHAT'S NEXT?
The anticipated date to begin construction of this project is mid-2026. Stay tuned for ways to get involved and spread the word!
THANK YOU!
Thank you to the Volunteer Committee led by Dan Harmon and other entities who worked tirelessly to make this grant possible:
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Phil and Alyce Leonardi
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Amy Fox - Bike Walk Bitterroot
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Kyle Barber - Bike Walk Bitterroot
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Mark Rud
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Robin Pruitt
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Rapp Foundation
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Trevor Iman - WGM
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Ravalli County Commission
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Peter Van Tuyn and Ilona Bessenyey