City officials say they hope the trail will encourage more walking, jogging, bicycling and riding scooters between the downtown and campus

The city of South Bend is partnering with the University of Notre Dame and Visit South Bend to build a so-called “urban trail” connecting the campus to the downtown. It will be designed for bicyclists, walkers and runners.

From downtown the trail will run from LaSalle Avenue east of the St. Joseph River, head north on Hill Street, northeast on South Bend Avenue and north on Notre Dame Avenue, ending at Angela Boulevard.