Groundbreaking for Modesto's Virginia Corridor.
	Project Information
	Project Information Sheet Contact: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Western Regional Office western@railstotrails.org 415.397.2220 City of Modesto Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department

Modesto Virginia Corridor
Years: 2000-2003

Location:
Modesto, California

Client:
City of Modesto

Partner:
Callander Associates Landscape Architects, Inc.

Project Deliverable:
Master Plan

Project Description:
The Virginia Corridor began its first phase of construction in 2005. The 4.2-mile rail-trail along a former Union Pacific right-of-way will be constructed in seven phases over the course of a decade, providing a trail system through downtown Modesto and to existing Hetch Hetchy, Peggy Mensinger and Tuolumne River Regional Park trails. The trail will enable pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line skaters and others to access sites such as Modesto Junior College's east campus, Roosevelt Junior High School and Roseburg Square, as well as adjacent residential neighborhoods.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy worked with the city and Callander Associates as part of the planning team that produced the master plan. Modesto's five rotary clubs have made an unprecedented commitment of $500,000 in funds, materials and labor to develop a section of the trail as a park between Roseburg and Orangeburg avenues. This section will feature donated lighting, benches, picnic tables, kiosk and landscaping, including a plaza.