GREENWAY SYSTEM
BIG IDEA
Create Pedestrian and Bike Superhighways
Mecklenburg County ’ s Greenway Master Plan is the foundation of our dedicated pedestrian and bicycle system .
Together , the county , towns , and city can build a greenway system that supports a more livable and attractive community , connecting neighborhoods and services , and reaching the broader region for recreation and commuting .
This program accelerates the implementation of our Greenway Master Plan and the Charlotte portions of the larger Carolina Thread Trail network , focusing on creating complete north-south and east-west corridors that connect to employment centers , parks , schools , and daily needs .
Program Highlights
Mooresville to Charlotte Trail :
• Planned regional corridor through north Mecklenburg and extending to Pineville along Big Sugar Creek
• Alignment connects Mooresville , Davidson , Cornelius , Huntersville , Charlotte , Pineville
• Supports future extension through Iredell County to Statesville
Cross Charlotte Trail ( XCLT ) 2.0 :
• New east-west counterpart to current XCLT alignment connects Catawba River ( US National Whitewater Center ), west side neighborhoods , Uptown Charlotte , east side neighborhoods , Silver Line LRT , Matthews
• Completes current XCLT connection to Cabarrus County
North Charlotte Arc Trail :
• New cross-county , east-west corridor
• Alignment connects Catawba River ( US National Whitewater Center ), Northlake , UNCC , XCLT , Blue Line LRT , Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve , Silver Line LRT
~ 115
Miles of New Greenway Investment
IMPLEMENTING OUR PLANS
• Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Strategic Energy Action Plan ( 2018 )
• Charlotte Bikes ( 2017 )
• Charlotte Walks ( 2017 )
• Meck Playbook – Park & Rec Master Plan
• Mecklenburg County Greenway Master Plan ( 2008 )
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