Washington-Greenville Greenway Feasibility Study
The Washington-Greenville Greenway Feasibility Study assesses existing conditions, evaluates potential routes for opportunities and constraints, develops detailed cost estimates, and provides strategies for implementation of a multi-use path as part of the East Coast Greenway network. The project team assessed routes along roadways between the communities of Greenville, Simpson, Grimesland, Chocowinity, and Washington, as well as along the Tar River. The study proposes a preferred alignment with potential connector routes to reach additional destinations. The preferred alignment was identified through community input, coordination with local landowners, a project working group, and jurisdictions and major stakeholders along the proposed corridor. An implementation plan, along with action steps and funding resources are provided at the end of the document.
PREFERRED ROUTE:
The preferred alignment spans approximately 20 miles along the south side of the Tar River from the existing South Tar River Greenway in Greenville to Mac "Bear" Hodges Festival Park in downtown Washington. It consists primarily of sidepath alignments with some off-road greenway alignments which support community interests and meet the needs and priorities of the Working Group. The preferred alignment is divided into six segments and four optional connectors for ease of implementation, which are described below.
SEGMENT 1:
From the existing South Tar River Greenway in Greenville to Port Terminal Rd, this segment includes greenway and sidepath sections along NC-33. Connectors are proposed to Wildwood Park, River Park North, and a new multimodal facility being built on Greene St.
SEGMENT 2:
From NC-33 at Port Terminal Rd in Greenville to River Branch Rd, with a connector to Simpson Community Park.
SEGMENT 3:
From River Branch Rd to Beaufort St in Grimesland as a sidepath along NC-33, crossing Chicod Creek and the railroad corridor.
SEGMENT 4A:
From Beaufort St to Godley Rd as a sidepath along NC-33 and Grimes Farm Rd, including a railroad crossing. A connector would cross the railroad within Grimesland to reach GR Whitfield Elementary School.
SEGMENT 4B:
From Godley Rd, continuing along NC-33 and Mill Rd before crossing the railroad. The route includes a greenway segment to reach Patrick Ln, where it continues as a sidepath to US-17 BUS. Connectors are proposed to destinations in Chocowinity.
SEGMENT 5:
From Patrick Ln to W. Main St as a sidepath on US-17 BUS, crossing the railroad and Pamlico River. An on-road facility continues on W. Main St and Stewart Pkwy to Festival Park.
