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Morgantown Council backs Greenbelt resolution after public comments urging connectivity and safety
Summary
Following public comments from residents and neighborhood groups, Morgantown City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the creation of a Morgantown Greenbelt, a connected network of green routes and trails intended to improve non‑motorized access across the city.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown City Council on March 4 voted unanimously to support the establishment of a Morgantown Greenbelt, a community‑led proposal to connect existing parks, trails and neighborhood routes to improve walking and biking access across the city.
The resolution, presented to council by city staff, expresses support for the greenbelt concept and asks the city to work with community partners on feasibility and implementation while clarifying the resolution does not commit immediate city funding. Council members emphasized the need to pursue the project collaboratively with neighborhood associations, the Morgantown Planning Organization (MPO), and property owners.
Why this matters: Supporters told council a greenbelt could increase safe, non‑motorized travel across…
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