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Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants

Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefiting dozens of communities across state 2/21/2022 The grants help towns and cities improve their recreational trails, biking/walking paths, sidewalks, and more CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the approval of over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails … Read more

Harrison County Commission approves funding $1.4 million rail trail bridge and improvement project

Harrison County Commission Approves Funding $1.4 Million Rail Trail Bridge And Improvement Project Source: Harrison County Commission approves funding $1.4 million rail trail bridge and improvement project on 2-1 vote | Harrison News | wvnews.com by JoAnn Snoderly SENIOR STAFF WRITER Feb 3, 2022 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Harrison County Commission on Wednesday … Read more

WV Statewide Trails Virtual Conference

WV Statewide Trails Virtual ConferenceNovember 16th-18th from 9am-1pmHosted By: WV TRAIL, a newly formed statewide trails organization.Cost: Free Website: wvtrail.org/conferenceEmail: info@wvtrail.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvtrailRegistration Link: https://www.wvtrail.org/registrationConference Goals: • Share non-motorized trail successes from around the state. • Build common language around trail planning and best practices. • Better understand the how, why, and when to engage local elected officials. • Participate in a … Read more

Governor Tomblin Announces Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Grants (2016)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (November 29, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced grant awards to fund 54 community and infrastructure projects across the state. The Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Grant programs will provide more than $7 million for a variety of improvements. “Improvements like those supported by the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs … Read more

MEADOW RIVER TRAIL

10-11-16 – MEADOW RIVER TRAIL Due to historic flooding on June 23, the Meadow River Trail remains closed.  One trestle was washed out in the floods.  Despite this set-back, the Greenbrier County and Fayette County Commissions purchased an additional 6.4 miles to the original 16.7 miles purchased for a total of 23.1 miles.  The Meadow River Trail crosses county borders and will connect … Read more

GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL

8/2/2016 – Due to the historic flooding on June 23rd, some of the Greenbrier River Trail remains closed.  There is a large washout near the trailhead at Caldwell so temporary parking is available at mile 3.5 near Camp Alleghany. The trail was repaired and is currently open from mile 3.5 to mile 6.8. The trail … Read more