Program overview
The City of Charlotte is partnering with Mecklenburg County to create a 30+-mile trail and greenway facility that will stretch from the City of Pineville through Center City and on to the UNC Charlotte campus and Cabarrus County line. Once completed, the Cross Charlotte Trail will allow residents to travel seamlessly from one end of Charlotte to the other. Approximately 140,000 residents and 130,000 jobs will be within walking distance of the proposed trail and the adjacent greenways that connect to it.
Program goals
To be nationally recognized by putting Charlotte among the top 25 cities in the country with the most multi-use trails
To be continuous by closing the gaps between existing trails, thereby creating 26-miles of continuous trail for commuting and exploring as you travel to your desired destination
To be connected by providing a seamless path connecting people to the larger trail network without using a car
To be separated by creating a comfortable trail separating you from vehicle traffic for a safe and enjoyable experience
To be convenient by offering transportation choices and convenient access to neighborhoods and businesses across Charlotte
Public involvement
Since the summer of 2014, the project team has engaged the public through a series of pop-up meetings and public meetings. Learn more about where we've been and what people are saying.
Funding
Program funding of $38 million from the Community Investment Plan
$5 million from voter-approved public improvement bonds in 2014
$28 million from voter-approved transportation bonds in 2016 (includes $3 million for the South Charlotte Connector)
$5 million from proposed transportation bonds in 2018
The Community Investment Plan approved by City Council in 2013 calls for voters to consider approval of funding for a number of infrastructure programs. Voting referendum were held in 2014 and 2016, with future referenda in 2018 and 2020. For this project, if voters approve funding, City staff will engage the community to determine the details of what will ultimately be built. Once these details are known, the cost of the project will be estimated and published. Learn more about the Community Investment Plan at http://charlottefuture.com