J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study Worshop
Event Details
Overview
Right now, an active railroad line – the J-Line – spans about 11 miles through Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County. One day, it could become a trail that YOU could enjoy. The J-Branch Feasibility Study team wants to hear what’s important to YOU as our local governments plan for the future.
You can share your thoughts at a workshop on Saturday, August 1 at Morris Grove Elementary School from 10am until noon.
You can also learn more and participate online at chapelhillnc.gov/jbranch.
Study Background
The J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility Study is examining the potential transformation of the rail corridor, also known as the State University Railroad or the J Line. The Norfolk Southern rail line is used to deliver coal to the UNC Co-Generation Steam and Power Plant (Co Gen Plant). The corridor is approximately 11 miles, spanning from the UNC Co Gen Plant on Cameron Ave, through downtown Carrboro and the western edge of Chapel Hill, through Blackwood Station in Orange County, to the spur rail line terminus at University Station just south of I-85 in Orange County.
The study will determine potential future uses for the corridor, exploring multimodal opportunities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit. The study is being overseen by the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TWTPO), the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, Orange County, UNC, and North Carolina Railroad (NCRR).
NEW! Public workshops are planned for July 22 and August 1. Click here to learn more and register .
Take our survey to help us better understand community priorities and inform a future vision for this corridor
Click here to take the J Branch Community Survey
Do you own property or live near the J Branch rail line?
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Click here to contact the project team
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