The Big Branch Trail project includes the planning and construction of portions of a trail corridor generally running parallel to Big Branch. The corridor will consist of six segments, some with trail facilities that will be designed and constructed as part of this Parks Bond project, some that will utilize trails or sidewalks constructed by other departments or outside entities, some that will utilize existing sidewalks along nearby roads and some where feasibility will be completed as part of this project but further design and construction will occur at an undetermined point in the future. 

Current Project Status

The first phase of public outreach for the Big Branch Greenway Connector Project is now complete. This phase included one in-person project open house, one virtual project open house, one pop-up event and an online survey available for citizen participation between August 1st and September 13th, 2024. The project's existing conditions analysis is ongoing. This stage includes, surveying, soil testing, environmental study, right-of-way impact analysis, cost estimating and more. Once the existing conditions analysis is complete, its results, combined with Capital Area Greenway System goals, and feedback received from the first phase of public outreach, will be used to select recommended alignment options for schematic design. The schematic design phase will include more detailed plans that will show the exact alignment recommended for each segment of the project, including distance to property lines and adjacent buildings and other infrastructure. The schematic design stage will include a second round of public outreach and is anticipated to wrap up in early 2025. 

Previous Project Milestones

In-Person Project Open House: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, 4 pm until 7 pm, Five Points Center for Active Adults

Virtual Project Open House: Thursday, August 15th, 2024, 6 pm until 7:30 pm, Zoom link posted on Big Branch Greenway Connector Project Page

Pop-Up Event: Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm, North Hills National Night Out Event, Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street; Raleigh, NC 27609 

Project Online Survey: August 1st, 2024 through September 13th, 2024: Link shared on Big Branch Greenway Connector Project website

Click here to view the results of the Big Branch Connector Project Online Survey. 

Click here to view comments recieved through the Big Branch Connector Project Online Survey

Click here to view the alignment option boards shared during the first round of public outreach.