Summary
Council endorsed four new priority greenway segments adding about 3 miles, plus ideas for community-sponsored amenities like benches, bike racks, and a rainbow bridge. The Oak Hall project bids came in $470,000 over budget and will be rebid.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Greenways cost roughly $3-4 million per mile; Oak Hall bids were $470,000 over budget.
Neighborhoods near the four new segments and everyone using the growing connected trail network.
Adjacent Talicud Trail homeowners concerned about privacy, wildlife, and construction testing.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Woodstock approves two trail construction contracts
The Woodstock City Council voted on Monday to award contracts for two trail projects.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The town is finishing or planning millions in park work: greenway fountains, bike racks, school track, tennis and pickleball courts, netting, and a $1.1-1.5M NMAC parking lot. The Oak Hall-to-NMAC Greenway ($1.5M) is being rebid this fall for completion in late 2027.
Town Council Business Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
Neighbors along Talicud Trail thanked the town for engagement but worry about privacy, wildlife, five threatened species, and the greenway ending in the woods — especially if Cary doesn't build its segment promptly. They want ongoing input as Dewberry runs the study.
Town Council (Work) - May 12, 2026
Seven new parks positions are budgeted for the park opening in late 2027, plus roughly $4 million in upgrades at North Main Athletic Complex, Cultural Center renovations, and the new operations campus opening this summer.
Town Council (Work) - Apr 14, 2026
Council endorsed four new priority greenway segments adding about 3 miles, plus ideas for community-sponsored amenities like benches, bike racks, and a rainbow bridge. The Oak Hall project bids came in $470,000 over budget and will be rebid.
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