Charlotte Greenway Trails

[alb1no panther]

that's hilarious

[Bikeguy]

Open Streets 704 was a game changer today.  Community at its best.  Bikes ruled today on North Davidson, Brevard, & 7th and it was all smiles & fun. 

 

[CLTProductions]

23 minutes ago, Bikeguy said:

Open Streets 704 was a game changer today.  Community at its best.  Bikes ruled today on North Davidson, Brevard, & 7th and it was all smiles & fun. 

 

Seems like it was an incredibly successful turnout....true or false?

[kermit]

^ It was a very good showing, neither embarrassing nor overwhelming. Given the weather and Hornets it was a very good first showing.

The NoDa end got crowded at spots, South of Parkwood was quite a bit more sparse (particularly the 7th street section)

[SgtCampsalot]

It was the best vibe of any street festival I've ever attended. No pomp or circumstance with a ton of vendors squeezed into one or two blocks, but connecting neighborhoods, and people just enjoying a red carpet of access where they never could. 

[Matthew.Brendan]

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[SgtCampsalot]

I had to get another shot of it.

 

[RiverwoodCLT]

Cross Charlotte Trail

Map of Cross Charlotte Trail

Crossing Independence

US74 Bridge

XCLT Flyover from Brandywine to Tyvola

 

 

http://www.charlottefive.com/cross-charlotte-trail-update/

 

[SgtCampsalot]

^The history nerd in me loves that the southern portion goes by the James K. PolK homestead, it being one of the only colonial sites in the Charlotte area.

[alb1no panther]

Looking forward to more renderings!  Thanks!

[tozmervo]

http://www.mathesonandxcltonlinemeeting.com/

The future of public meetings? I'm  very ok with this.

 

[AuLukey]

Wooded segment of recently opened Phase 2 of the Toby Creek Greenway. Very peaceful and eerily quiet given the proximity to Harris Blvd and UCB. I love that the path is raised and concrete for about 90% of the new phase.

 

[Bikeguy]

1 hour ago, AuLukey said:

Wooded segment of recently opened Phase 2 of the Toby Creek Greenway. Very peaceful and eerily quiet given the proximity to Harris Blvd and UCB. I love that the path is raised and concrete for about 90% of the new phase.

 

Some of the hardest falls I've had on a bike occurred on the McMullen Creek Greenway when the boardwalk was damp. Even a a very slow speed, wheels would slip and result in deep lingering bruising.  This looks much more skid proof. 

[elrodvt]

Took these shots along the Wesley Heights connector while walking over to Blue Blaze for a pint. Does anyone know how real this trolley revival is? The tracks don't look capable to me. The new program to put art along the greenways is great.

 

 

[kermit]

17 hours ago, elrodvt said:

...Does anyone know how real this trolley revival is? The tracks don't look capable to me...

The tracks are actually OK for the sub 10mph service planned. The problem (when I last checked 10 months ago) was the group had made zero progress on rehabbing the two vehicles they acquired. They were sitting untouched in a parking lot across from blaze untouched when I left town. AFIK they plan to push a gas generator for power rather than wires (this was what the Southend trolly did in the pre Blue Line days).

The group has been very quiet, I have heard few requests for funding or assistance so I have never had much confidence in the organization. I kinda suspect that the project is just a shiny thing that the mill developer is dangling to attract tenants, I hope I am wrong, decent service would be huge for that part of town.

 

 

[Matthew.Brendan]

Yeah that would be awesome. I like Blue Blaze a lot even tho I have to go out of my way to give them business. 

[kermit]

Does anyone have any news on Rail Trail park progress?

The CBJ did report on Kinght Challange grant winners, CCCP did get $150k for the project poorly described below. Can anyone elaborate on what this actually is (and where?)

Quote

Rail Trail Grove & Field

• Submitted by: Charlotte Center City Partners

• Funding amount: $150,200
• Project summary: Encouraging economic development and city vibrancy by creating a lively place to connect with nature and neighbors along Charlotte’s light-rail line. The space will also help link a retail employment center to the nearest transit stop.

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/06/12/2-charlotte-projects-among-knight-cities-challenge.html?ana=RSS%26s%3Darticle_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_charlotte+(Charlotte+Business+Journal)

(the only Charlotte winner was to fund a podcast "in which government officials and millennials engage on local issues" from the Camp North End people).

[SouthEndCLT811]

28 minutes ago, kermit said:

Does anyone have any news on Rail Trail park progress?

The CBJ did report on Kinght Challange grant winners, CCCP did get $150k for the project poorly described below. Can anyone elaborate on what this actually is (and where?)

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/06/12/2-charlotte-projects-among-knight-cities-challenge.html?ana=RSS%26s%3Darticle_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_charlotte+(Charlotte+Business+Journal)

(the only Charlotte winner was to fund a podcast "in which government officials and millennials engage on local issues" from the Camp North End people).

Better description in the Agenda today

"Since nowhere on the Rail Trail currently has trees, Gillespie said they aim to nimbly move around the greenery when they create the pathway. Expect a trail in the woods rather than a 12-foot concrete path. If plans go accordingly, there will be some space carved out along the trail for seating, a place for food trucks to pull up, programming space, and space for public art, too."

[wilmore]

1 hour ago, kermit said:

Does anyone have any news on Rail Trail park progress?

The CBJ did report on Kinght Challange grant winners, CCCP did get $150k for the project poorly described below. Can anyone elaborate on what this actually is (and where?)

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2017/06/12/2-charlotte-projects-among-knight-cities-challenge.html?ana=RSS%26s%3Darticle_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_charlotte+(Charlotte+Business+Journal)

(the only Charlotte winner was to fund a podcast "in which government officials and millennials engage on local issues" from the Camp North End people).

It is amazing to me this podcast was funded for $130K, not sure what you could possibly use that money for (especially when they already have a podcast studio...)

[urbanlover568]

Cool map with pictures!

 

http://plancharlotte.org/display/cross-charlotte-trail-map

[CLT2014]

So the county is going to gut the budget for greenways until 2024 if we get a soccer stadium funded by the county?

https://www.charlotteagenda.com/97223/mecklenburg-county-really-need-choose-either-soccer-greenways/

[sclark]

Greenways > CLT MLS

[Matthew.Brendan]

Yeah I'll take greenways, thanks. 

[navigator319]

The article in my opinion does a poor job conveying it is a false choice between the two.  

[Bikeguy]

5 hours ago, sclark said:

Greenways > CLT MLS

THIS ^ needs to be on a billboard within eyesight of Dena Diorio's office.