VDOT is now in Phase 3 of the Shenandoah Valley Rail with Trail Assessment — the final phase — and is gathering public input through a survey open through May 13. Respondents are asked to weigh in on whether the existing corridor should be converted to a trail (Rail-to-Trail), or should take a Rail-With-Trail approach. We encourage everyone across the region to participate.
CSPDC and our member jurisdictions along the corridor support a trail for the Shenandoah Valley’s 49-mile corridor. As members of the Shenandoah Rail Trail Exploratory Partnership, we see a dedicated trail as an economic driver and lasting public investment for the communities along the corridor — one that supports economic development, transportation, tourism and outdoor recreation for the long term.
VDOT is holding three in-person public meetings along the corridor to present findings and take feedback:
- Woodstock — Thursday, April 16, 5–7 p.m., Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
- Front Royal — Thursday, April 23, 5–7 p.m., Warren County Government Center
- Timberville — Tuesday, April 28, 5–7 p.m., Plains District Community Center
Take the survey at publicinput.com/svwt, or visit VDOT’s project page for full details.