Happy Holidays, Trail Supporters!
You have no idea how exciting it is for me to be using the words next year for the last time when referring to the completion of the Virginia Capital Trail. In a couple weeks, I get to say, "The Virginia Capital Trail will be complete later this year." While it's not yet time to celebrate officially, I find myself giving a loud WOOHOO! whenever I drive along Route 5 and see so much progress. (Try it, the guys in the bright green vests love it!)
Given the season and the giant strides made this year, I want to make sure everyone knows how many people have had a hand in where we find ourselves, which is this close to the finish line.
So here we go, in no particular order: V-DOT project managers and their teams, who have overcome obstacle after obstacle; the contractors, who have built a gorgeous trail thus far; private landowners from four localities along the Trail, who are excited to be a part of the region's transformation; local officials from Richmond, Henrico, Charles City, and James City counties, who share in the vision; state lawmakers and transportation leaders, who have made sure the project got the necessary funding; Foundation partners, donors, and volunteers--from every Cap2Cap sponsor, participant, and volunteer to those who have given so incredibly generously for things like trailheads, benches, signs, and other enhancements that contribute to an enjoyable and memorable trail experience; our Trail Patrol members, who dedicate their free time to ensuring a safe, well-maintained trail and friendly trail experiences for all; and, of course, the VCTF staff (Mandy! Katie! Karen! Julie!) and board of directors, who tirelessly share their expertise, money, passion, and wisdom in guiding us toward our goals. All of these people are, and always have been, dedicated to the belief that the Virginia Capital Trail will be a very, very good thing for our residents, communities, region, and the Commonwealth.
They all have my sincere respect, gratitude, and admiration, because the whole awesome team is in the final stages of creating what will become an enduring success story.
Happy, happy holidays, and I look forward to celebrating with you in 2015.
Beth Weisbrod
Executive Director
Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
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