Wilkesboro Paved Trail Feasibility Study Public Survey
Wilkesboro Paved Trail Feasibility Study Public Survey
Feasibility Study Overview
The Town of Wilkesboro was awarded a grant by the N.C. Department of Transportation's Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) to conduct a feasibility study to determine the best greenway and sidewalk route to improve connectivity and mobility to various parts of the Town.
Feasibility studies bridge the gap between conceptual planning and programming of projects. They build upon higher-level planning efforts and take a comprehensive approach to identify possible route alternatives of multimodal corridors. ​Specifically, the study will evaluate the potential for sidewalks and bike lanes from Wilkesboro Elementary School to the pedestrian bridges over Cub Creek on Woodfield Way. Additionally, the study will assess the feasibility of a greenway connecting Woodfield Way to the Cub Creek Park and Historic Downtown Wilkesboro.
The primary objective of the project is to establish a vital connection between the Woodfield and Westwood residential neighborhoods, as well as the commercial areas situated between them. This connection aims to enhance accessibility, promote pedestrian safety, and foster a sense of community among residents and businesses alike. The primary goal of the greenway portion of this project is to create an accessible link between the neighborhoods in the vicinity and Cub Creek Park, which already boasts an extensive network of trails. Furthermore, this greenway will soon connect to the 7.5-mile-long Yadkin River Greenway, contributing to an even broader and more interconnected recreational space for the community. Attached is a map of this project’s study area for your review.
As part of the feasiblity study, we want to know which priorities and amenities are important to the community. We highly value your input and involvement in this tranformative project that will provide enhanced accessibility and connectivity in our community. Please take a minute to answer a few questions that will help shape this study. Survey questions are below the map.
Survey Questions
To ensure we’re hearing from a broad set of voices, would you be willing to share (completely anonymously) some information about yourself?
This Study seeks to build upon past planning efforts, such as the Town of Wilkesboro Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan. A list of other Town planning initiatives can be found here.
Project Schedule | |
Milestone | Date |
Grant Awarded | May 2023 |
Project Kickoff | June 2023 |
Develop Alternatives/Coordination with Stakeholders | June 2023- November 2023 |
Public Survey | November-December 2023 |
Public Meeting | January/February 2024 |
Draft Study | March 2024 |
Study Completion | May 2024 |