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designed and alternate routes are identified. The intent of this section is to provide a framework for the overall route and potential connections that will enrich experiences for trail users of all types. OTHER VALUABLE SEGMENTS

PLEASANT VALLEY GREENWAY

In addition to the Tyreeanna area having little park access, there is no trail access at all. The Pleasant Valley Greenway would connect the neighborhood to the landfill park via a trail and could be part of a future regional connection with Amherst, connecting back to Downtown Lynchburg. See pages 48-49 of the Tyreeanna and Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Plan, and page 89 of the Downtown 2040 plan. The long-term goal of the greenway is to link destinations within Tyreeanna/Pleasant Valley and establish connectivity to other parts of the City. The proposed route begins on Holcomb Path Road, crosses U.S. Route 29/U.S. 460 Bypass and crosses through the neighborhood to the east side of the river to link to the James River Heritage Trail. The Tyreeanna/Pleasant Valley Greenway is to be completed in four (4) phases: Phase 1 converts two underutilized lanes on Pleasant Valley Road into a multipurpose pathway. This phase includes improvements starting at the west end of Pleasant Valley Road up to the bridge where the road crosses U.S. Route 29. This portion of the greenway will create opportunities to extend connections to future recreation sites and residential areas. Public art and streetscape elements can highlight the neighborhood’s history and brand in portions of the greenway near the proposed commercial area. Phase 2 extends the greenway northwest along a new residential road and onto Tyreeanna Road on an off-street alignment. Phase 3 connects the greenway system to Amherst County by providing a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists under the Monacan Bridge. The concept also proposes a trail link to the James River Heritage Trail in Downtown Lynchburg and the Pleasant Valley Historic Mile. Phase 4 links the north and south sides of the neighborhood, currently split by Route U.S. 460 via a multi-modal bridge.

Source: Tyreanna and Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Plan

TINBRIDGE HILL TRAIL SPUR

A fitting example of a project that can bring much-needed connectivity to an existing neighborhood is the Tinbridge Hill Trail Spur. This trail connector and overlook is currently in development and will provide access to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway. For more information, see https://issuu.com/cityoflynchburg/docs/tinbridge_hill_plan.

future location of the Tinbridge Hill Trail Spur on Hollins Street

DOWNTOWN 2040 - DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG MASTER PLAN

The Downtown 2040 plan, adoted in 2018, identifies key pedestrian loops that circulate through the central business district along 6th street, 12th street, the Bluffwalk, and then crosses the James River to Riveredge Park in Amherst County via the John Lynch Bridge and a proposed pedestrian bridge to be constructed beneath the Carter Glass Bridge.

The two loops proposed in the plan hope to connect people to under-visited portions of downtown in an effort to support downtown businesses, drive residential development, and enhance tourism within the City.