1. The Virginia Capital Trail
Jimmy Carr
Assistant Secretary of Transportation

2. Project History 1957 Completion of Colonial Parkway to Jamestown
Route 5 Scenic Byway Designation
“Capital to Capital Bikeway” Feasibility Study
Preliminary Engineering begins for Eastern Section phases of the Virginia Capital Trail
Establishment of Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
Construction of James City phases underway East Coast Greenway Corridor Designation
Construction of Charles City phase underway Henrico County Location Study

3. Project Objectives Tourism Recreation Sustainable Economic Development
Historic Preservation
Alternative Transportation
Private/Local Partnerships

4. Project Corridor
From the Canal Walk in the heart of Richmond’s modern waterfront, to the Governor’s mansion in Colonial Williamsburg, the trail will traverse a unique landscape with unrivaled historic and cultural value.

6. The Project

7. The Project

8. Project Advancement Phased Development
Complex (most expensive) /pressured phases to receive priority
Local, Private, Inter-Agency Partnerships
Use of designated funding sources
Context-Sensitive Design
Use of Existing Right-of-Way (when possible)

9. Greensprings Phase
3-mile segment connecting Jamestown Island, Colonial Parkway and Route 5
Trailhead at Jamestown High School
40-Acre Wildlife Preserve Acquisition
$3M total cost – 30% private/local funds
Under Construction

10. Chickahominy Riverfront Phase
5-mile/$5M phase
ROW acquisitions drive cost (~40%)
Trail over new Chickahominy bridge
Local funding for park acquisition and construction, 10% trail construction
Under Construction

11. Charles City Courthouse Phase
8-mile / $4M phase
Use of existing ROW
Link to VCU Rice Center
Historic Clerk’s Office renovated for Visitors Center with restroom facilities
Construction to begin summer 2006

12. Four-Mile Creek Trailhead
Trailhead and interpretive site at Henrico County Park
Parking and restroom facilities
Locally-managed project
Under Construction

13. Richmond Riverfront Phase

14. Richmond Riverfront Phase
Existing Canal Walk to serve as Richmond terminus of the Virginia Capital Trail
Connection with James River amenities and growing residential area

15. Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
Not-for-profit foundation to work in partnership with public sector
Independent Board of Directors / staff
Community liaison
Private fundraising / right-of-way donation

16. Next Steps Richmond Riverfront Phase public involvement process
Henrico County stakeholder outreach
Formalize partnership with VCTF
Prioritize/advance additional phases

17. Advancement Timeline Jamestown 2007 Rising expense
Closing window of opportunity

18. The Virginia Capital Trail
Jimmy Carr
Assistant Secretary of Transportation