Studies
Valley to Valley Trail Study
March 2020
Est Completion Date
January 2021
Locality
Roanoke
District
Salem
Contact
Shane Sawyer
(804)786-0778
Michael Gray
(540) 494-8288
About the Study
The purpose of the study is to perform analysis combined with consensus building to result in a proposed alignment that will connect the Roanoke River Greenway to the New River Trail while connecting to other recreational facilities in the region such as the Huckleberry Trail in Christiansburg. The proposed alignment will include segments of independent utility that can be implemented in the near term and will ultimately serve as part of the greater route.
To view a presentation about the study, clink on the link below:
Valley to Valley Trail Study Presentation
The study will include the following:
- Coordination with stakeholders through stakeholder meetings, conference calls, and emails;
- Development of a Purpose and Need Statement;
- Data collection, review of prior plans and studies, and assessment of existing conditions;
- Development of evaluation criteria for high‐level environmental review;
- Analysis of on‐road and off‐road cycling opportunities using data pertaining to roadway/traffic,right‐of‐way, easements, activity centers, and existing/proposed active transportation facilities;
- A recommended alignment based on the evaluation of the data using the criteria developed;
- Development of near‐term improvements and a preferred alignment for the corridor; and
- A final report, which will document the opportunities and constraints for various segments along the recommended alignment.
The final report will include:
- a recommended alignment that has the consensus of the localities along the route;
- maps sheets and an appendix that shows the trail segments and estimated cost, land ownership, and whether the segment is identified in an existing plan; and
- online project website map (ArcGIS Story Map) highlighting project process and final
- recommended alignment
Project Stakeholders and Partners
This study is being completed in collaboration local and regional partners with the following entities fulfilling specific roles and responsibilities as outlined in the project framework document.
- New River Valley Regional Commission
- New River Valley Metropolitan Planning Commission
- Roanoke Valley‐Alleghany Regional Commission
- Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
Additional stakeholders include:
- Federal Highway Administration
- Montgomery County
- Pulaski County
- Roanoke County
- City of Radford
- Town of Blacksburg
- Town of Christiansburg
- Town of Dublin
- Town of Pulaski
Public Involvement
Public information meetings (virtual) will be held in the New River Valley and Roanoke Valley providing opportunities for public review and comment on the study findings and recommendations. An online survey will also provide an additional opportunity for public participation.
