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SECOND PHASE OF THE VIRGINIA CAPITAL TRAIL NOW OPEN Chickahominy Riverfront Phase now open to the public
SECOND PHASE OF THE VIRGINIA CAPITAL TRAIL NOW OPEN Chickahominy Riverfront Phase now open to the public
Chickahominy Riverfront Phase now open to the public
JAMES CITY COUNTY – The second phase of the Virginia Capital Trail, the Chickahominy Riverfront Phase, was opened to the public today by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia Capital Trail is a 50 plus mile multi-use path that will connect the Canal Walk in downtown Richmond with Jamestown and Williamsburg as a stand-alone facility, separated from the roadway along the James River/Route 5 corridor and the Colonial Parkway. The first 8 miles are now open to the public.
“The concept of the Virginia Capital Trail has become a reality,” said Pierce R. Homer, Secretary of Transportation. “At this pace we’re on track to achieving the Governor’s objective of having all phases of the trail either complete or in development by 2010.”
The 5-mile, Chickahominy Riverfront Phase was completed on-time and within budget of approximately $5 million. It follows Route 5 from Jamestown High School and the Greensprings Phase of the Trail (just east of Route 614) to the Chickahominy Riverfront Park. From there the trail will continue across the Route 5 Bridge over the Chickahominy River on a dedicated trail and connect to the 13-mile Sherwood Forest Phase, currently under design.
Construction of the 8-mile Charles City Courthouse Phase and the first section of the Richmond Riverfront Phase will begin later this summer. In total, 38 miles of trail are scheduled for completion by 2009, with development of additional phases beginning each year. A public input process is now underway to help identify a preferred alignment for the trail through the Varina area of Henrico County.
“We’re excited that this new phase is going to be open just in time for the foundation’s Capital to Capital Century Ride this weekend,” said James A. “Jay” Paul, III, Chairman of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to the completion and enhancement of the trail. “Every year riders in our event see more and more progress.”
When complete the Virginia Capital Trail will be a signature recreation amenity for Virginia, offering public access for walkers, cyclists, hikers, joggers, and skaters. It leads visitors through a unique concentration of scenic, natural, and cultural landscapes; historic buildings; archaeological sites and recreational areas, while highlighting local history through a series of interpretive panels located along the trail.
For more information about the Virginia Capital Trail program, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org .
JAMES CITY COUNTY – The second phase of the Virginia Capital Trail, the Chickahominy Riverfront Phase, was opened to the public today by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia Capital Trail is a 50 plus mile multi-use path that will connect the Canal Walk in downtown Richmond with Jamestown and Williamsburg as a stand-alone facility, separated from the roadway along the James River/Route 5 corridor and the Colonial Parkway. The first 8 miles are now open to the public.
“The concept of the Virginia Capital Trail has become a reality,” said Pierce R. Homer, Secretary of Transportation. “At this pace we’re on track to achieving the Governor’s objective of having all phases of the trail either complete or in development by 2010.”
The 5-mile, Chickahominy Riverfront Phase was completed on-time and within budget of approximately $5 million. It follows Route 5 from Jamestown High School and the Greensprings Phase of the Trail (just east of Route 614) to the Chickahominy Riverfront Park. From there the trail will continue across the Route 5 Bridge over the Chickahominy River on a dedicated trail and connect to the 13-mile Sherwood Forest Phase, currently under design.
Construction of the 8-mile Charles City Courthouse Phase and the first section of the Richmond Riverfront Phase will begin later this summer. In total, 38 miles of trail are scheduled for completion by 2009, with development of additional phases beginning each year. A public input process is now underway to help identify a preferred alignment for the trail through the Varina area of Henrico County.
“We’re excited that this new phase is going to be open just in time for the foundation’s Capital to Capital Century Ride this weekend,” said James A. “Jay” Paul, III, Chairman of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, an independent, non-profit foundation dedicated to the completion and enhancement of the trail. “Every year riders in our event see more and more progress.”
When complete the Virginia Capital Trail will be a signature recreation amenity for Virginia, offering public access for walkers, cyclists, hikers, joggers, and skaters. It leads visitors through a unique concentration of scenic, natural, and cultural landscapes; historic buildings; archaeological sites and recreational areas, while highlighting local history through a series of interpretive panels located along the trail.
For more information about the Virginia Capital Trail program, visit www.VirginiaDOT.org .
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