Nice. Thank you for this.
In a way, there is 2 different loops around the city. They are a bit disconnected, but I posted two different maps about them here (Click here). Once Crabtree Creek Trail West is completed, which in a way kind of is, Raleigh will have 3 loops with the west one going through Umstead State Park. I would like to make some sections between these loops as they are some pretty large loops (30-40 miles). This would allow for shorter rides and links to the greenway system in areas that are not currently served by them in Raleigh.
The last major part is connecting the greenway loops to shopping areas. I would like to see a multi-use path going up on Lake Boone Trail from the greenway. There’s restaurants there and groceries. It would also benefit the nearby apartments/residences who may want to bike to Food Lion, or restaurants, without needing to be on a shared road space. The speed limit is high here at 45Mph.
NH needs a better connection to the Greenway. I know the eastern section is going to be eventually connected with the new bridge, but we already talk about how bad crossing Six Forks Rd is.
Wegman’s has a decent connection from the Greenway. Creekside crossing shops is right on the greenway. McNeil point has some restaurants. I would love a connection to RIW.
Gateway Plaza is also pretty close to the greenway.