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Check out all the great press the Fall Line Project is getting. Let’s keep it coming!

$126 million segment of Fall Line Trail could rewire Southside’s transportation

The Richmonder writes: Extending across six lanes above the James River, the Manchester Bridge was built for cars, and the stretch of Commerce Road into which it flows is similarly engineered: multiple north-south lanes, overhead signage, large parcels of land scattered with parking lots fronting on the street. Over the coming decade, that picture could…
Fall Line Trail project reaches Richmond, though some question route through Bryan Park

Richmond BizSense writes: Work on the multijurisdictional Fall Line Trail is making its way into Richmond city limits, though not everyone on hand for a ceremonial groundbreaking was celebrating the multiuse path’s planned route. City officials and supporters of the years-in-the-making trail converged on Bryan Park Wednesday to mark the start of construction of Richmond’s…
Richmond breaks ground on Fall Line Trail in Bryan Park

Richmond Times-Dispatch writes: Richmond is joining the act by signaling the start of construction on its 13-mile segment of the Fall Line Trail. The 43-mile regional trail will stretch through seven localities from Ashland to Petersburg, snaking its way through forests, towns, city streets and across rivers.
Richmond breaks ground on the 13-mile section of Fall Line trail that will connect to Henrico’s portion

Henrico Citizen writes: Officials from the city of Richmond broke ground Aug. 28 at Bryan Park on the 13-mile portion of the trail that will run through the city, connecting with the Henrico portion in Lakeside. The 43-mile trail ultimately will connect Ashland to Petersburg, traveling through five other localities along the way.
Henrico crews finish 1,400-feet of new 43-mile Fall Line Trail

CBS 6 News writes: Henrico County leaders celebrated the the completion of 1,400 feet of the new Fall Line Trail with a Tuesday morning ribbon cutting. Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper said their first completed section of the 43-mile trail at Spring Park will serve as a gateway to parks, neighborhoods and history.
Officials celebrate groundbreaking for northern segment of Fall Line Trail

Henrico Citizen writes: Earlier this week, officials from Hanover, Henrico, and the Town of Ashland held a groundbreaking ceremony in Ashland to celebrate the start of construction on a 4.8-mile portion of the 43-mile Fall Line Trail. The section, currently called Design-Build Phase 1, will extend the northernmost existing completed section of the Ashland section…
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail

Community members, local leaders, and several organizations were in attendance on Tuesday, April 23 to officially break ground on Hanover’s section of the Fall Line Trail. It was a warm, sunny morning, and a number of those present had biked or walked to the event. The groundbreaking occurred on the Hanover side of the Ashland Trolley Line…
Fall Line Trail project breaks ground on 5-mile Hanover segment

Richmond BizSense writes: Another future section of the region-spanning Fall Line Trail has taken a step forward. A groundbreaking event was held Tuesday to ceremoniously mark the start of construction on the 4.8-mile stretch of the Fall Line that will go through Hanover County. The Fall Line is a planned 43-mile walking and bike trail…
Hanover County breaks ground on Fall Line Trail

Richmond Times-Dispatch writes: The Fall Line Trail, billed as a “spine” for central Virginia, is set to grow another 4.8 miles with Hanover County announcing the start of construction for its portion of the trail. The planned 43-mile trail from Ashland to Petersburg is designed to connect “destinations to destinations” throughout the region as it winds its way…
New 43-mile bike and hike trail is coming to Virginia: ‘Going to change the way people live’

CBS 6 writes: For Ron Orr, who lives in Glen Allen, riding his bike — whether on the roadway or a trail — has a profound impact on his mental health. Orr was one of dozens of community members and advocates who attended the groundbreaking of the northernmost portion of the Fall Line Trail.
Fall Line organizers release vision for 43-mile, Ashland-to-Petersburg trail

Richmond Times-Dispatch writes: Groups organizing the sprawling Fall Line Trail released a vision plan Monday, which outlines everything the trail could offer once fully complete — public artwork, urban and rural trail areas, recreation and car-less transportation. Read the Full Article
Fall Line Vision Plan shows possibilities for upcoming trail

RIC Today writes: The planning of the Fall Line Trail hit another milestone this week with the release of the Fall Line Vision Plan. The Sports Backers plan goes into the possibilities surrounding the trail in terms of new developments, amenities, and resources for communities. It also divides the trail into sections based on typologies, since the…