the virginia capital trail jimmy carr assistant secretary of transportation
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The Virginia Capital Trail
Jimmy CarrAssistant Secretary of
Transportation
• 1957 Completion of Colonial Parkway to Jamestown
• 1975 Route 5 Scenic Byway Designation
• 1997-99 “Capital to Capital Bikeway” Feasibility Study
• 2003 Preliminary Engineering begins for Eastern Section phases of the Virginia Capital Trail
• 2004 Establishment of Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
• 2005 Construction of James City phases underway East Coast Greenway Corridor Designation
• 2006 Construction of Charles City phase underwayHenrico County Location Study
Project History
• Tourism
• Recreation
• Sustainable Economic Development
• Historic Preservation
• Alternative Transportation • Private/Local Partnerships
Project Objectives
From the Canal Walk in the heart of Richmond’s modern waterfront, to the Governor’s mansion in Colonial Williamsburg, the trail will traverse a unique landscape with unrivaled historic and cultural value.
Project Corridor
The Project
The Project
• Phased Development
• Complex (most expensive) /pressured phases to receive priority
• Local, Private, Inter-Agency Partnerships
• Use of designated funding sources
• Context-Sensitive Design
• Use of Existing Right-of-Way (when possible)
Project Advancement
• 3-mile segment connecting Jamestown Island, Colonial Parkway and Route 5
• Trailhead at Jamestown High School
• 40-Acre Wildlife Preserve Acquisition
• $3M total cost – 30% private/local funds
• Under Construction
Greensprings Phase
• 5-mile/$5M phase • ROW acquisitions drive cost (~40%)• Trail over new Chickahominy bridge• Local funding for park acquisition and
construction, 10% trail construction • Under Construction
Chickahominy Riverfront Phase
• 8-mile / $4M phase • Use of existing ROW• Link to VCU Rice Center• Historic Clerk’s Office renovated for
Visitors Center with restroom facilities• Construction to begin summer 2006
Charles City Courthouse Phase
• Trailhead and interpretive site at Henrico County Park
• Parking and restroom facilities• Locally-managed project• Under Construction
Four-Mile Creek Trailhead
Richmond Riverfront Phase
• Existing Canal Walk to serve as Richmond terminus of the Virginia Capital Trail
• Connection with James River amenities and growing residential area
Richmond Riverfront Phase
• Not-for-profit foundation to work in partnership with public sector
• Independent Board of Directors / staff
• Community liaison
• Private fundraising / right-of-way donation
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
• Richmond Riverfront Phase public involvement process
• Henrico County stakeholder outreach
• Formalize partnership with VCTF
• Prioritize/advance additional phases
Next Steps
• Jamestown 2007
• Rising expense
• Closing window of opportunity
Advancement Timeline
The Virginia Capital Trail
Jimmy CarrAssistant Secretary of
Transportation