At this week’s meeting, Asheville City Council pushed the AVL Unpaved project forward, approving an agreement to allow the Asheville Unpaved Alliance to oversee the design and construction of two new trails.
The initiative led by led by Asheville on Bikes, Pisgah Area SORBA, and Connect Buncombe will construct natural-surface, multi-use trails in both West and East Asheville, accessible via greenway, sidewalks, bike lanes, and other trailheads.
What’s next?
The Asheville Unpaved Alliance will issue a request for proposals, and once a builder is chosen, the construction phase will begin. An exact timeline is contingent on finding the right builder and navigating construction logistics, but Asheville on Bikes Executive Director Mike Sule told AVLtoday he hopes to see the project completed by the end of 2026.
If you want to celebrate the latest milestone, roll out to the Summer Cycle on Saturday, Aug. 23.
