The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in coordination with the City of Asheville, is currently working with a consultant to design a 1.3-mile extension of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway. This new section, formerly known as the North River Arts District (RAD) Greenway, will run along the French Broad River and Riverside Drive (N.C. 251), from Hill Street to Pearson Bridge Road. Once constructed, this greenway will provide a key connection between Asheville’s River Arts District, the existing Wilma Dykeman Greenway, future Town of Woodfin and Buncombe County greenways, the Reed Creek Greenway, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA).
For safety and enjoyment, visitors are urged to exercise caution and be mindful of surroundings while utilizing the reopened areas. Please adhere to any posted signage, barriers, or instructions from park staff regarding closed areas or potential hazards.
After Tropical Storm Helene, many of the light poles in Historic Biltmore Village were submerged in floodwater for several days. This project aims to assess and restore street lighting in the area to improve safety, support economic recovery, and ensure long-term resilience.
The project includes a full assessment of the 92 City-maintained lighting structures and electrical components to develop plans and detailed cost estimates for repairs. A timeline for construction of repairs will be available once the assessment has been completed.
Strive Not to Drive Week kicks off in Western North Carolina with free rides on all Asheville Rides Transit (ART) buses on Monday, May 19, 2025. It’s the perfect time to explore sustainable transportation options, reduce your carbon footprint, and see how easy it is to ride ART. On other days during Strive Week, bus fares return to just $1 per ride.
The City of Asheville is launching the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to improve public transit services and align resources with community needs. This project will analyze ridership data, demographic trends, and roadway conditions to develop short- and long-term strategies for enhancing the ART transit system. The project will identify techniques and a framework to match resources with transit service demand, optimizing service efficiency and better serving Asheville’s growing and changing population.
