Feasibility Studies
The Oklawaha Greenway: Northern & Southern Extension of the Oklawaha Greenway - Henderson County hired a consultant to draft a feasibility study of the extension of the current Oklawaha Greenway. The study looks at multiple routes that could be proposed in the future so greenway users can travel north to the County's Westfeldt Park and south to Blue Ridge Community College. This feasibility study has not been formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners but is used by the Planning Department when considering future greenway connections within the County.
The Hellbender Regional Trail: A Regional Trail for Western North Carolina - The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) created a feasibility study to analyze the possible regional greenway connections. This plan proposes the completion of the Oklawaha, the Ecusta, and the French Broad River greenways to allow for connection with Buncombe and Transylvania Counties.
Mud Creek Greenway Feasibility Study - The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of constructing a greenway along Mud Creek from Erkwood Drive, north to White Street. This multi-use path, parallel to Mud Creek will provide safe pedestrian and bicycle amenities connecting the neighborhoods and commercial areas. Henderson County contracted with AECOM to perform this study in April of 2020 through a grant. The study was completed in February 2021. AECOM will present the findings of this study at the French Broad River MPO Board meeting on April 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
The Ecusta Rail Trail Planning Study and Economic Impact Analysis - The City of Hendersonville initiated the Ecusta Rail Trail Planning Study and Economic Impact Analysis to determine the feasibility of converting an existing inactive rail corridor into a paved shared-use trail for the purposes of providing alternative transportation, recreation, and economic development. This study was completed and adopted by the City in 2012 and has served as the basis for the implementation of the Ecusta Rail Trail.
