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Preliminary Durham–Roxboro Rail Trail findings show strong public support; plan to continue through 2025

Durham County Board of County Commissioners · April 7, 2025
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Summary

A preliminary plan for an 18-mile Durham-to-Roxboro rail trail drew strong public support in early engagement: 71% of 2,713 respondents strongly supported the trail. Planners will proceed to plan development, a second engagement round, and a final report by October 2025; staff noted funding is roughly 80% federal and 20% local/grant match.

Consultants and county staff presented preliminary findings for the Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail on April 7, reporting widespread public support and outlining next steps.

Eric Woolridge, director of planning and business development at Destination by Design, summarized results from the project’s first engagement round (2,713…

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