To ensure the long-term health and success of the economy, citizens, and environment of Asheville and the surrounding area, the final design and construction of the Asheville I-26 Connector should achieve:
- safe travel for interstate and local traffic;
- improved connections between neighborhoods and from neighborhoods to major roads for all modes of local traffic – pedestrian, bike, car and bus;
- minimal destruction of neighborhoods, homes, and businesses and remediation of past highway project impacts on minority and low-wealth communities;
- maximum return of land to Asheville’s tax base for the City’s use and benefit;
- minimal harm to air and water quality; and
- improvements that match the scale and character of Asheville.
For more information on the I-26 ConnectUs project, visit www.i26connectus.org