BNSF Railroad Trail Presented By Arvin Tunas Susan Hawk Brandon Humphrey David Grote Nghia Pham
Jan 07, 2016
BNSF Railroad Trail
Presented ByArvin Tunas Susan HawkBrandon Humphrey David GroteNghia Pham
Where is it?
47-mile stretch of the
Burlington Northern
Santa Fe rail corridor
from Renton to
Snohomish into a
multiuse trail.
Courtesy of Seattle PI
Train Tracks, not to be!
Cons
• Business impacts. Boeing uses the Eastside rail line to move fuselage pieces between Renton and Everett.
• It would be difficult and expensive to reconvert the trail to rail use once the tracks had been removed.
• No Spirit of Washington dinner train.
Pros
• Vastly expand the network of trails for cyclists.
• Greater access to businesses, schools, and parks.
• Chance of lifetime. Could be a great tourist attraction.
• Another route for commuters to choose from.
• Improve living quality
Trail, what is it good for?
ó Connections to businesses
ó Connections to Schools
ó Access to Parks
ó Improve mobility
Happy Trails
What can GIS answer?
• Proximity to Businesses
• Proximity to Schools and Parks
• Safety: Where do we need over or
underpasses to cross major
roadways?
Intersections of Concern
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NE 8th ST
Bellevue
Business Locations
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Cedar River Trail - Renton
Lake Washington Trail
Boeing Plant - Renton
Results and Conclusions
The trail will become a great benefit for the region. Because of its close proximity to important recreation and transportation facilities.
In 0.25 miles proximity of the trail, there are 9 parks and 6 schools.
In another 0.25 miles there are 2 parks and 14 schools.