Feb 22, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardParks and Housing Committee Listening Session
The committee held a listening session to discuss proposed improvements to the Capital Crescent Trail. The discussion centered on balancing the trail's role as both a recreational and transportation corridor. Key topics included design considerations for trail segments, width adjustments, connectivity to neighborhoods, the impact of trail widening on natural areas, and the use of the trail by cyclists, pedestrians, and electric bicycles. Participants provided feedback on signage, the need for speed enforcement, the inclusion of native plants and benches, and improving safety at trail intersections.