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1. How do you currently use greenways in Asheville? Select all that apply.

For health and exercise
For recreation
Commute to work and/or school
Run errands and/or reach essential services
Travel to and from transit stops
Other (please specify)
I do not use greenways.
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2. How frequently do you use greenways in Asheville?

Daily
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
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3. What activities do you participate in along greenways in Asheville? Select all that apply.

Walking
Biking
Commuting
Running/Jogging
Hiking
Rollerblading/Skating
Activities with Children/Family
Access to Blueways (water activity trailheads/launches for paddling, kayaking, swimming, etc.)
Other (please specify)
I do not use greenways.
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4. What factors discourage you from using greenways in Asheville? Select all that apply.

Lack of safe biking and walking connections to and from existing greenways
Poor maintenance conditions of existing greenways
Unsafe street crossings and intersections
Motor vehicle traffic and/or speed
Lack of signage and wayfinding
Lack of parking at trailheads
Lack of nearby destinations
Personal safety concerns
Lack of interest
Other (please specify)
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5. How frequently would you use the proposed segments of the Reed Creek Greenway once they are constructed?

Daily
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times a year
Never
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6. What activities would you participate in along the proposed segments of the Reed Creek Greenway once they are constructed? Select all that apply.

Walking
Biking
Commuting
Running/Jogging
Hiking
Rollerblading/Skating
Activities with Children/Family
Access to Blueways (water activity trailheads/launches for paddling, kayaking, swimming, etc.)
Other (please specify)
I do not use greenways.
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7. Rank the following routing preferences for the proposed segments of the Reed Creek Greenway? Rank responses from one (1) being most important to ten (10) being least important.

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8. What is your primary mode of transportation for commuting to work and/or school?

Walking
Bicycling
Transit
Car (Drive Alone)
Carpool
Work from Home
Other (please specify)
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9. Now consider your desired commute in the future. Which modes would you like to use? Select all that apply.

Walking
Bicycling
Transit
Car (Drive Alone)
Carpool
Work from Home
Other (please specify)
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10. What do you think would increase greenway usage or bring new users to the Reed Creek Greenway?

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11. Please provide any additional comments or feedback for the Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study.

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12. What is your home zip code?

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STUDY OVERVIEW

The Reed Creek Greenway is a 2.75-mile corridor in Asheville that spans Reed Creek from the French Broad River to Aston Park at the intersection of Clingman Avenue and Hilliard Avenue. The existing segment of the Reed Creek Greenway begins at the intersection of Broadway St and WT Weaver Blvd, connecting to Glenn’s Creek Greenway and follows Reed Creek to Elizabeth St.

This study will evaluate the potential route scenarios north and south of the existing Reed Creek Greenway. The northern corridor is proposed along Broadway St and Reed Creek from WT Weaver Blvd to NC-251. The southern corridor will evaluate routing options through the Historic Montford Area District from the existing Reed Creek Greenway trailhead at Elizabeth St to the I-240/US-70 pedestrian bridge near Isaac Dickson Elementary School. These segments of the Reed Creek Greenway will close key gaps in Asheville’s greenway network as they will provide connections to the Wilma Dykeman Greenway along the French Broad River, West Asheville Greenway, Bacoate Branch Greenway, Downtown, and the River Arts District. 

The Reed Creek Greenway Feasibility Study will evaluate potential route scenarios along roadways and off-road corridors to determine the preferred route. The study will also develop cost estimates and an implementation plan to construct the greenway.

The project is led by the City of Asheville, with support from the following partners: French Broad River MPO, NCDOT, Town of Woodfin, Town of Weaverville, Buncombe County, and UNC Asheville.

 

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

POTENTIAL FACILITY TYPES

Potential facilities that will assessed during the Feasibility Study are provided below with corresponding photos and descriptions. 

 

PAVED GREENWAYS / SHARED-USE PATHS: 

A greenway or shared use path provides an area separate from motorized traffic for bicyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users, skaters, joggers, etc. Greenways offer network connectivity opportunities beyond the roadway network, as they are often located along streams, in utility corridors, and parks. This facility is paved and 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. This facility is paved and typically 10-feet wide. 

 

SIDEWALK: A sidewalk is a bi-directional path that provides a dedicated travel area for pedestrians in the transportation network. Sidewalks are physically separated from the roadway by a curb or unpaved buffer space. This facility is paved and typically 5-feet wide. 

 

PROTECTED BICYCLE LANE: A protected bicycle lane is a facility for exclusive use by bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by a buffered space with a vertical separation element. Protected bicycle lanes can be designed to accommodate one-way or bi-directional bicycle travel.