The Reedy Creek Greenway system, located in west Raleigh, North Carolina, is a paved multi-use pathway that provides a connection for bicyclists and pedestrians to two college campuses, the NC Museum of Art, the Green Environmental Education Center, a university research forest, prime open space, and Umstead State Park. A highlight of the greenway is the construction of a unique 660-foot pedestrian bridge over the Interstate 440 Beltline.

The Reedy Creek Greenway system is an asset to the entire community because it gives citizens an alternative transportation opportunity to walk, run, or bicycle on a scenic and safe trail. This greenway system was constructed in phases with the initial phases "A", on the NC Museum of Art grounds, completed in 2000, phase "AA", from Hillsborough Street through Meredith College and a Pedestrian Bridge over I-440 Beltline, completed 2005, and final phase "B", from the Museum of Art to Umstead State Park, that addressed the concerns of environmentalists interested in protecting Schenck Forest and Umstead State Park from the intrusion of high-speed motor vehicle traffic, for this NCDOT has designed improvements to Reedy Creek Road with traffic calming features. This section was completed in 2006.

This greenway system integrates a livable community approach by interconnecting pathways throughout the community with businesses, schools and neighborhoods and by utilizing flexible design approaches and context sensitive solutions.

Reedy Creek Greenway receives Environmental Excellence Award.
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Click here for a more detailed description of the Reedy Creek Greenway Project.
Click here for a map of the Reedy Creek Greenway System.

The I-440 Pedestrian Bridge connects two sections of the Reedy Creek Greenyway.	The Reedy Creek Greenway weaves among outdoor sculptures at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Multi-usage pathway stamped concrete through Meredith College driveway.	Traffic calming techniques for new construction on Reedy Creek Road.

Traffic calming techniques for new construction on Reedy Creek Road and adjacent greenway.