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Draft Walk‑Bike Woodfin plan recommends sidewalks, bike lanes and greenway links; committee raises safety and equity questions
Summary
A consultant-prepared draft comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan funded by NCDOT recommends prioritized sidewalks, bike lanes and greenway connections. Committee members and residents raised neighborhood impacts, right-of-way concerns and safety on Riverside Drive following recent cyclist fatalities.
Town staff and a consultant presented the draft Walk‑Bike Woodfin comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan at the July 9 committee meeting. The plan, prepared by McAdams and funded through NCDOT’s integrated mobility program, identifies priority sidewalks, bike lanes, shared‑street treatments and local connector greenways.
Staff said the plan used a 17‑point prioritization system focused on safety (up to 8 points), connectivity (up to 3), equity (up to 3) and public support (up to 3). The report lists seven priority projects: sidewalks on Merriman Avenue / Weaverville Road; improvements on Elk Mountain Road (near- and long-term options including…
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