Asheville, Hendersonville, Burnsville and Jackson County are among the 25 North Carolina cities, towns and counties that have been awarded state funds to study the community’s need for sidewalks, paths and greenways to accommodate walkers, runners and cyclists.
The grants, totaling more than $2 million in funds, were approved by the North Carolina Board of Transportation.
The studies will enable communities to examine route alternatives, develop cost estimates, and advance projects to compete for additional funding for design and construction. Public input will play an important role in each study’s conclusions.
The types of projects to be considered include paths that can be shared by walkers, runners and cyclists, paved trails, greenways and sidewalks.
