The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has agreed to repurpose $20,000 in proffered funding from one trail project along the Rivanna River to another one upstream. “What the public will have with this is a really nice section of riverfront access,” said Dan Mahon, the county’s greenways coordinator. When supervisors agreed in 2005 to rezone […]
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‘Faster than a map:’ Couple develops app to help navigate Rivanna Trail
As the Rivanna Trail continues to grow in popularity and length, the organization that created the pathway around Charlottesville has created a new way for people to learn more about it. “We’re hoping that by building a freely available app, we will make it that much easier for first-time users to find and access the […]
Partnership leads to key parkland purchase
The city of Charlottesville has partnered with hometown musician Dave Matthews to purchase land that will serve as a critical link for the Rivanna Trail. “It’s an excellent addition to the park system that can not only accommodate the trail, but the upland forest is in really good shape and offers nice environmental education opportunities,” […]