Here is a laudatory article in the Chapel Hill News about the new greenway to alleviate the hazards of biking on Greensboro St – a project which we supported. However, there are also some discomfiting quotes from Carrboro planner Jeff Brubecker about another greenway that was proposed in a consultant’s report in 2009; these plans were not adopted by the Board of Aldermen.
Click here for today’s story. The article cites the Save Bolin Creek petition of over 1000 votes which opposed building a paved path between Homestead Road and Estes Extension. Actually signatures are now up to 1128.
Here is a map that shows connectivity can achieved in all directions without spending anymore money than is currently budgeted. All routes are either built or planned.
Friends of Bolin Creek is on record opposing a paved path through the conservation area of Bolin Forest. If you want to read further on why we oppose it, read this story.