Summary
The Board authorized the NCDOT municipal agreement unlocking $5.3 million in federal LAPP funds, matched locally, to build the 2.5-mile greenway gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5,338,552 in federal funding matched by $15,194,341 in local contribution, including 2014 and 2022 bond dollars.
Greenway users, cyclists, and pedestrians gaining a key north-south connection.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of Commissioners - Oct 20, 2026
The town is chasing a $750,000 federal/state grant to build the next phases of the Smith Creek Greenway, with the match already covered by bond funds voters approved.
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Board of Commissioners - Sep 15, 2026
The Board authorized the NCDOT municipal agreement unlocking $5.3 million in federal LAPP funds, matched locally, to build the 2.5-mile greenway gap.
Board of Commissioners - Aug 18, 2026
The town will apply for a $100,000 state grant to help complete phases two and three of the Smith Creek Greenway, closing a key gap to the Neuse River Greenway. The local match is already covered by 2022 bond funds.
Board of Commissioners (Work) - May 5, 2026
Two ribbon cuttings this Friday: the Dun Creek Greenway phases 3-4 near Flaherty Park, and the new Miller Park at 401 Elm Avenue behind Town Hall.
Planning Board Special "Called" Work Session - Mar 18, 2026
Greenways came up repeatedly: residents love them for recreation, but board members questioned whether they actually replace car trips. The town is looking at neighborhood connections, multi-use paths in new developments, and prioritizing greenway segments that enable daily use rather than recreation only.
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