Durham–Roxboro Rail Trail Plan, Costs, and Timeline
The County Board reviews a draft plan to convert 18 miles of inactive rail into a multi‑use trail, outlining phased buildout over 10–20 years, flexible road crossings, and an estimated $46–$57 million price tag. Public input showed strong support alongside concerns about safety, gentrification, and environmental impacts, with trailheads sited on public land to avoid eminent domain. 9mins
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A consultant summarized the year-long planning study for the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail, outlining the multi-agency leadership, historical context of corridor acquisition without eminent domain, anticipated NCDOT ownership, phased development over 10–20 years, and the project’s goals including assets, partnerships, connectivity, cultural identity, and implementation strategy.
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A consultant reported that survey results showed strong overall support with 15% strongly opposing, highlighted desired uses like walking, biking, and running, interest in connections and amenities such as restrooms, shade, trailheads, and signage, and noted expected frequency of use ranging from daily to a few times a month with 18% saying they would never use the trail.
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A consultant concluded that the Norfolk Southern‑owned corridor would be acquired without eminent domain, outlined funding prospects including 80/20 federal matches and state parks support via designated state trails, and estimated construction costs at $46–$57 million with full details to come in the final report.
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