BRONZEVILLE TRAIL TASK FORCE, INC.

The Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit recognized under the Internal Revenue Service Code (IRC) Section 501(c)3 as a public charity.

Our goal is to develop the abandoned Kenwood “L” Line embankment (originally named the Stock Yard Line), located in the Bronzeville community, to a walking, running, and biking trail (“the Trail”) linear park. The Trail would emulate the Bloomingdale Trail on Chicago’s north side. Luckily, the embankment of the Kenwood “L” Line remains intact and is owned by the Cook County Land Bank. The Trail would start at about 40th & Dearborn St. on the west end and proceed about 2 miles to the east to 41st St. and Lake Park Ave. In addition, the east end access point has the potential of connecting to the 41st St. Pedestrian Bridge, and thereby providing access to the lakefront biking/walking path. The Bronzeville Trail would encourage a healthy lifestyle for its residents and provide a scenic and safe access to the lakefront path, without traffic interference. We estimate that the Trail will costs approximately $100 million dollars.

Mission

The mission of the Bronzeville Trail Task Force is to serve as the developer and community stewards of the Bronzeville Trail. Our board composition demonstrates our willingness to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the Trail is a vibrant, inclusive part of the Bronzeville Trail Community corridor