For example, the shoulder bikeway on the western end toward Richmond and the minor roadway widening in eastern Henrico and Charles City County will enhance safety for all roadway users including farm equipment, mail carriers, other motorists and bicyclists. The separate path provides a great opportunity for hiking and bicycling, and increased economic benefits from tourism. If implemented, the composite design will enhance the scenic aspects of one of America's most historic travel corridors and provide numerous benefits to the community and state. Conclusions Highlights of the results of the technical analyses and public participation process completed for this feasibility study are summarized below. Substantial support for the project in general exists from a diverse cross-section of the public.
Safety is of utmost concern to key interests along the corridor.
A fully developed shoulder bikeway is generally not acceptable through Charles City County and James City County due to potential impacts to the tree canopy. Consensus was reached among the CAC that Alternative 3 is the preferred option. The Boards of Supervisors in Henrico County, Charles City County, and James City County all endorsed the concept of a bikeway and each one passed a resolution supporting efforts to move forward into preliminary engineering and final design. Alternative 3 was specifically endorsed by the Charles City County Board of Supervisors. The minor roadway widening element for Alternative 3 in Charles City County is critical to local support in that County.