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Due to funding issues, land acquisition, and community concerns, planning for the linear trail was slow, and often sporadic for the next decade. However, in late 2005 and 2006, the final stages of land and funding acquisition fell into place for the first phase of the trail, the 1.3-mile (2.1 km) stretch through the Quinnipiac Gorge, starting near Red Bridge and ending near the Cheshire border. Construction began in spring 2006, and was mostly completed by December 2006. Additional work, including new landscaping, fences, and informational kiosks was completed throughout 2007. The trail was formally dedicated on 3 November 2007.
The community reaction to the new trail has been very welcoming, and it has become a very popular recreation spot for area residents.
Initially after the trail opening, there was a problem with vandalism of the informational kiosks along the trail; in response the Meriden Police Department used their two all terrain vehicles to randomly patrol the trail. This, along with a large increase in the number of people using the trail, has nearly eliminated vandalism and illegal dumping along the trail.
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