Bolin Creek Greenway Extension

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The design phase for the Bolin Creek Greenway Extension is underway!

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Bolin Creek Greenway is currently a 2.5-mile paved trail that connects the Tanyard Branch Trail and Umstead Park to the Chapel Hill Community Center. This project will extend the length of the Bolin Creek Greenway from Umstead Park to Estes Drive Extension

  • This project will connect to the future Estes Dr Ext bike-ped improvements that are also under design as well as other future greenways.
  • The project is part of the Town’s Everywhere-to-Everywhere Greenways network. It aims to make a useful, accessible, safe, and connected transportation greenway system for all ages and abilities.

PROJECT STATUS: Under Design

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Opportunities to participate will be shared on this page and through other Town channels. You can sign up to receive project update emails by clicking the blue “SUBSCRIBE” button on the right-hand side of the page.

Map with the Bolin Creek Greenway Study Area outlined in red. Shows the project start at Umstead park and end at Estes Dr.


The design phase for the Bolin Creek Greenway Extension is underway!

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Bolin Creek Greenway is currently a 2.5-mile paved trail that connects the Tanyard Branch Trail and Umstead Park to the Chapel Hill Community Center. This project will extend the length of the Bolin Creek Greenway from Umstead Park to Estes Drive Extension

  • This project will connect to the future Estes Dr Ext bike-ped improvements that are also under design as well as other future greenways.
  • The project is part of the Town’s Everywhere-to-Everywhere Greenways network. It aims to make a useful, accessible, safe, and connected transportation greenway system for all ages and abilities.

PROJECT STATUS: Under Design

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Opportunities to participate will be shared on this page and through other Town channels. You can sign up to receive project update emails by clicking the blue “SUBSCRIBE” button on the right-hand side of the page.

Map with the Bolin Creek Greenway Study Area outlined in red. Shows the project start at Umstead park and end at Estes Dr.


  • March 1st, 2025 Corridor Walk

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    Thank you to everyone who attended the Bolin Creek Extension Corridor Walk this past Saturday! It was a beautiful Chapel Hill day! Over 50 community members joined Town Staff and the Consulting Team to walk the approximate routes for all three alternatives and get an on-the-ground feel for the location of the proposed options. Participants also assisted in cleaning up trash along the way!


    A map of the options is included in the "Documents" section on the right-hand side of this page.



    People crossing the Tanyard Branch Creek near the end of the corridor walk



    What’s Next? We expect to choose a route for the Bolin Creek Greenway extension by the end of the month. We’ll share survey results and other updates on this project page.

  • JOIN US! Bolin Creek Greenway Extension Corridor Walk

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    We’re excited to invite the community to join us for an upcoming Corridor Walk to explore the proposed routes for the Bolin Creek Greenway Extension! This project will extend the existing greenway from Umstead Park to Estes Drive. This walk provides an opportunity for community members to get an on-the-ground feel for the proposed options.

    Details:

    📅 Date: March 1, 2025
    ⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm
    📍 Meeting Location: Umstead Park Parking Lot (399 Umstead Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516). Please note parking may be limited so please consider carpooling, walking, biking, or taking transit (N Route).
    👟 What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothes, comfortable shoes, water, and your curiosity.

    The walk will cover about a mile and may involve strenuous activity to navigate, roots, rocks, creeks, dense vegetation, and steep slopes. A signed waiver will be required to participate. Staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions and gather your thoughts.

    Given the nature of the event, we may need to limit attendance based on interest received. Registering at the following link and completing the waiver is required. REGISTER HERE

    If you have any questions, please contact Bergen Watterson at: bwatterson@townofchapelhill.org or 919-969-5064

    See you on the walk!

    Map showing the 3 options for the Bolin Creek Greenway Extension. These are the routes that we will follow for our corridor walk

  • Thanks for Participating!

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    Thanks to all who joined us at our Open House or found us at our Pop Up in Umstead Park. We had a great turnout, lots of conversations, and captured many great ideas.


    For folks who couldn’t make it, you can find all of the same information on this project webpage and we encourage you to fill out the project survey that is open through February 11th!


    People discussing options for Estes Drive Extension Improvements at the Open HouseMany people reviewing options for Bolin Creek Greenway Extension at the Open HousePeople discussing options for Estes Drive Extension Improvements at the Open House

  • Project Information and Survey Now Available!

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    Ahead of Thursday's Open House (January 23, 2025, 6-8pm, Chapel Hill Public Library, Room B), project factsheets, maps, and technical reports have been published in the "Documents" section.

    The community input survey is live too and can be found on the top right tab of this section!

    Alternative 1A: Shown as a solid red line and dashed red line, would be located completely along the south side of Umstead Drive, between Umstead Park and Estes Drive. Alternative 1B: Shown as a solid red line, the first 1400 feet would be located along the south side of Umstead Drive, the same as Alternative 1A. The remainder of Alternative 1Bis on a new location and will connect to Estes Drive north of Bolin Creek. Alternative 2: Shown as a solid blue line, this alternative would be located south of Bolin Creek, connecting Tanyard Branch Trail to Estes Drive. This alternative is located completely on new location, and would cross over Village Drive at a mid-block crosswalk and connect to Estes Drive near the railroad tracks.

  • Bolin Creek Greenway Extension/Estes Drive Extension Bike-Ped Improvements Open House

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    On January 23, 2025 from 6pm-8pm in Chapel Hill Public Library Room B, Town staff and the project consultant will hold a public open house for residents to learn about both projects, ask questions, and share their opinions on the different designs. Staff and consultant will share maps, renderings, and technical details about the different options for each project.

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