Area planners are developing a commuter bike trail to connect the heart of Charlottesville with northern Albemarle County, and elements of the proposed route are already under construction.
“The goal is to provide a connection for both bicyclists and pedestrians that would extend all the way from downtown out to the area where the [National Ground Intelligence Center] is,” said Stephen Williams, executive of the director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization.
MPO staffers are working with city and county planners on possible routes for the trail, which would span 10 to 15 miles, according to MPO planner Sarah Eissler.
The trail would take many different forms along the way, according to Williams. In some sections, the route would simply consist of bike lanes on existing streets. In other areas, the trail would become a path completely separated from vehicles.
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I know this is an old thread, but do you have any updates on this? I’m a bike commuter in my current city, but considering a move to Charlottesville.
Ian, I have not heard anything further on this. If I do I will add a post about the progress.
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