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Miller & Associates Consulting Engineers, P.C.

Hike & Bike Trails

About

At Miller & Associates, our trail engineering services help communities plan, design, and construct hike & bike trails that are safe, accessible, and designed to last. From neighborhood connections to regional trail systems, we work alongside local leaders to create routes that support recreation, transportation, and community connectivity.

Our team develops practical, site-sensitive designs, addressing alignment, grading, drainage, and surface materials to ensure long-term performance and user safety. We coordinate closely with stakeholders, funding agencies, and property owners to move projects smoothly from planning through construction while minimizing impacts to surrounding areas.

Features

  • Trail alignment & corridor planning
  • Grading & drainage design
  • Surface material selection (concrete, asphalt, crushed aggregate)
  • ADA accessibility & user safety considerations
  • Bridge & crossing design coordination
  • Signage, striping, & wayfinding
  • Trailhead & access point development
  • Environmental & right-of-way coordination

Kearney Hillside Estates / Honey Hills Trail

Kearney, NE

Miller & Associates provided design and construction engineering services for the City of Kearney’s Hillside Estates/Honey Hills Trail project. The project expanded the community’s trail network, improving connectivity and accessibility between residential areas.

Project Features

  • 8-foot-wide concrete hike/bike trail
  • Multi-segment trail connecting Hillside Estates, Honey Hills, & Fountain Hills
  • Alignment along 10th Avenue & 42nd Street corridors
  • Utilization of existing easements to optimize routing
  • Improved pedestrian & bicycle connectivity
  • Designed for safety, accessibility, & long-term durability

Services We Provided

  • Trail planning & alignment development
  • Site evaluation & routing analysis
  • Preparation of plans, specifications, & construction documents
  • Coordination with existing utilities & right-of-way constraints
  • Construction engineering & observation
  • Quality assurance & compliance monitoring
  • Coordination with City staff & contractors throughout project delivery

Miller & Associates partnered with the City of Kearney to design and deliver the Hillside Estates/Honey Hills Trail, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle connectivity across several developing residential neighborhoods. The project focused on creating a safe, accessible route that links key corridors while accommodating future growth in the area.

The design included an eight-foot-wide concrete hike/bike trail extending along the west side of 10th Avenue from 45th Street to south of 42nd Street, continuing along the north side of 42nd Street, and utilizing an existing easement along the west side of the Hillside Estates development. This alignment provided an efficient and continuous connection between neighborhoods while minimizing impacts to existing infrastructure.

Miller & Associates developed construction documents and provided construction engineering services to ensure the project was built in accordance with design intent and quality standards. The completed trail enhances mobility, encourages outdoor activity, and supports the City’s long-term vision for a connected and accessible trail system.

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