Bryan Park's Role in the Fall Line Trail, and Cheers!
Cheers RVA!
Today will be humid and likely rainy, with a high in the low 80’s. It’s looking like the heavy rain from Debby will roll in early Thursday.
the juice:
The Fall Line Trail route through Bryan Park is planned to cut directly through the park, rather than along the perimeter. Bryan Park is located in Henrico County but is operated by the City.
Development of the 43 miles of trail from Ashland to Petersburg is underway, and $280 million in funding of the projected $400 million cost has been secured.
The purpose of the trail is not just a “bike path through the woods”, but to connect communities, schools and jobs across the region.
The trail is not about providing one specific utility for those who enjoy riding a bicycle for long distances, but to:
move people to the places they need to go, promote health and well-being, improve sustainability and resilience, and increase access to communities and local destinations.
The Friends of Bryan Park has no official position on the placement of the trail with the board in disagreement.
The debate is about routing the trail through the more scenic, remote parts of the park, or through the more “congested” spine of the park.
Per the RTD, Sportsbacker President Brantley Tyndall said:
It should be visible and aligned to high volume areas to encourage high use and trail awareness, (not) hidden along the periphery.
My hope is with the trail running through the heart of the multifaceted greenspace, those who drive to the park will be encouraged to consider an alternative, but safe form of transport.
Construction of the trail in the park is expected to cost $3 million and begin in the fall, likely continuing to 2025. The full length of the trail is not expected to be finished until as late as 2031, but 13 miles of contiguous miles from to Richmond to Ashland should be completed by 2026.
the pulp:
The Henrico County School Board will vote Thursday to join a $1.4 billion settlement with Kroger over their alleged involvement in the opioid crises. Over 5000 localities across the nation have signed settlement agreements and Henrico County could receive $480k from the settlement, via the Henrico Citizen
The VDOE held their final listening session on the State proposal to have all schools provide cell-phone free education. Channel 6 reports a few dozen teachers attended the meeting in Chesterfield, with many describing students’ relationship with the phone as an addiction. A feedback form on the proposed policy is available here.
the vibe:
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