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* 1. What is your relationship to Johnston County? Select all that apply.

I live in Johnston County
I work in Johnston County
I visit/spend time in Johnston County
I own property in Johnston County
Other
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* 2. How frequently do you use greenways and trails in Johnston County?

Daily
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
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* 3. How do you currently use greenways and trails in Johnston County? Select all that apply.

For health and exercise
For recreation
Walk and/or bike to work and/or school
Run errands and/or reach essential services
Make connection(s) to alternative transportation options (bus, carpool, ride-share, etc.)
Other
I don't use greenways and trails
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* 4. What factors discourage you from using greenways and trails in Johnston County? Select all that apply.

Lack of safe connections to and from existing greenways and trails
Poor maintenance/upkeep of existing greenways and trails
Motor vehicle traffic and/or speed
Lack of signage
Lack of parking at trailheads
Lack of nearby destinations
Personal safety concerns
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* 5. When Johnston County has a more robust greenway and trail network, how often would you expect to use the proposed Greenways & Trails?

Daily
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
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* 6. How would you like to use the proposed Johnston County greenways and trails? Select all that apply.

For health and exercise
For recreation
Walk and/or bike to work and/or school
Run errands and/or reach essential services
Make connection(s) to alternative transportation options (bus, carpool, ride-share, etc)
Other
I do not use greenways and trails
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* 7. Where would like to see the Johnston County Greenways & Trails make connections to? Select all that apply.

Schools
Downtown
Park and Rec facilities
Industrial centers
Retail/Commercial
Other transportation facilities
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* 8. Greenways provide many benefits to the community. In your opinion, which of the benefits below is more important when considering greenway projects? Please rank the following benefits in order of importance.

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9. What portions of Johnston County would you most like to see Greenways & Trails expanded into?

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* 10. What questions, comments, or concerns do you have regarding the Johnston County Greenway & Trails plan?

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Study Overview

Johnston County is studying all current and planned trail and greenway routes throughout the county. The goal of the Johnston County Comprehensive Greenways & Trails Plan is to have planned corridors where parks, schools, light commerce, and existing trail networks can connect. Key corridors of the existing trail network include the East Coast Greenway (ECG) and Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST), both adopted state trails which pass through Johnston County.

The project schedule is displayed below. Click to enlarge the image.

ABOUT THE EAST COAST GREENWAY

The East Coast Greenway (ECG) is a 3,000-mile walking and biking route from Maine to Florida that connects major cities, small towns, and parklands along the Eastern Seaboard. In North Carolina, the ECG route passes through the cities of Durham, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington and primarily follows the Neuse River and Cape Fear River corridors across the state. The ECG is currently 28% complete. The longest continuous stretch of completed trails is in North Carolina, which is comprised of the 72-mile span of greenways and trails through Durham, Wake and Johnston Counties. The Johnston County Comprehensive Trails and Greenways Plan will be an addition in expanding the connected greenway network through Johnston County.

 

ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL

Additionally, portions of this plan have the potential to be co-located with the MST, which is North Carolina’s flagship state trail. The MST stretches 1175 miles from Clingmans Dome on the Tennessee border to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the coast. The trail in the southeast portion of the state was originally envisioned to follow the Neuse River to New Bern, a route that is still under development. In 2017, a new route, the Coastal Crescent Trail through the Cape Fear Arch and Onslow Bight, two geologic regions considered among the most ecologically significant in North America, was made an official part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.  Currently, the existing trail is a natural surface footpath and uses connecting roads to complete the route through the diverse natural and historic landscapes and welcoming communities.

Potential Facility Types

Potential facilities that will be assessed are provided below with corresponding photos and descriptions. 

 

PAVED TRAILS / GREENWAYS / SHARED-USE PATHS: Paved trail surfaces such as asphalt or concrete offer greater accessibility to accommodate users of all ages and abilities. Asphalt pavement tends to be the most popular and cost effective for paved trails. Concrete pavement is more durable, but costs more than asphalt pavement. This facility is typically 10-feet wide. 

 

SIDEPATH: A sidepath is a bidirectional shared-use path adjacent and parallel to a roadway. Sidepaths offer a low-stress experience for bicyclists and pedestrians along network routes with high-speed or high-volume traffic.