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The Little Trail that DidThe Little Trail that Did……

Hudson Valley Rail TrailHudson Valley Rail Trail – –

Town of LloydTown of Lloyd

Ted M. Kolankowski, RLA LEED APTed M. Kolankowski, RLA LEED AP

Welcome Page – Assume Glenn will introduce us…





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Success FactorsSuccess Factors

►►Tireless PromotionTireless Promotion►►Patience and PersistencePatience and Persistence

►►Maintain FlexibilityMaintain Flexibility

►►Face ChallengesFace Challenges

►►Plan Ahead for ImpactPlan Ahead for Impact

GBG - There will be challenges, be patient persistent flexible and plan ahead

Introduce Supervisor Ray Costantino with brief bio.



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1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015

Hudson Valley Rail Trail TimelineHudson Valley Rail Trail Timeline

Oct. 2009

Walkway

Over the

Hudson

Opens

Rail

ROW

sold to

Town of

Lloyd

Oct. 2010

HVRT

connects

to the

Walkway

1997 - First

2.5 miles of

the Hudson

Valley Rail

Trail Opens

Oct. 2013

HVRT

Complete

to the

Town Line

Rotary

Pavilion

Completed

Fiber

Optic

routed

down

HVRT

Bridge

Burns

in Late

70’s

Rail

Line

no

longer

used

Ray



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Hudson Valley Rail TrailHudson Valley Rail Trail – – Phase IPhase I

HVRT

Phase I

Beginning of the first segment



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HighlandHamlet

Tony Williams

Park

Close up view of Phase 1



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Promoting the IdeaPromoting the Idea

Promotional Poster created by Landscape Architecture students fromConnecticut.



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Trail Head at Commercial Avenue



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Pavillion and Caboose



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The trail, dedicated on July 12, 2003



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Typical Scene on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail



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http://www.hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net/photos/

Typical Scene on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail



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Western terminus is at Tony Williams Park, Illinois Mountain in thebackground.



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Phase IIPhase II

HVRT

Phase I

HVRTPhase I I

Next objective to bring the trail into the hamlet



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Phase IIPhase II

HVRT

Phase I

HVRT

Phase I I

Haviland

Road

Close up of Phase 2



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BudgetBudget

►► Phase I BudgetPhase I Budget Fiber Optic PayoutFiber Optic Payout

Volunteers and Donations Volunteers and Donations

►► Phase II BudgetPhase II Budget

Pedestrian Bridge over NYS 44/55Pedestrian Bridge over NYS 44/55 (120(120’ ’ Span)Span)

Replace Underpass at Mile Hill RoadReplace Underpass at Mile Hill Road

First phase was somewhat inexpensive, using funds from agreement tolocated FiberOptic in the corridor, volunteers and donations.

This next phase, we needed a bridge and an underpass, we needed lots

more money and could not be done by volunteers…



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BudgetBudget

We were not sitting on a stack of money, so we needed some big time help.



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Growth PainsGrowth Pains……

►►Ulster County Transportation CouncilUlster County Transportation Council --Transportation Improvements PlanTransportation Improvements Plan

►►2006 Budget:2006 Budget: Engineering/ROWEngineering/ROW $$ 178,000.00178,000.00

Const.Const. InspInsp /Admin /Admin 25,000.0025,000.00

ConstructionConstruction 705,000.00705,000.00

TotalTotal $$ 908,000.00908,000.00

2006 20112010200920082007

We requested transportation funding through the Ulster County Transp.Council



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PrerequisitesPrerequisites……

►► Follow Federal Highway ProcurementFollow Federal Highway ProcurementGuidelinesGuidelines

Qualifications v. Cost Based SelectionQualifications v. Cost Based Selection

Regional LDSA List v. Contract ReporterRegional LDSA List v. Contract Reporter

Next we needed to follow the procurement guidelines that went with thefunding to select a consultant team…



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Design ContractDesign Contract

►►Contract Reporter Ad Date November 2006Contract Reporter Ad Date November 2006►►Proposal Evaluation and InterviewsProposal Evaluation and Interviews

December 2006December 2006

►►Quality Based Selection January 2007Quality Based Selection January 2007

►► Award Letter January 15, 2007 Award Letter January 15, 2007

2006 20112010200920082007

Awarded the project to B&L based on qualifications.



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Phase 2Phase 2……Takes TimeTakes Time

……and Moneyand Money

And project manager was to be Ted…



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HVRT EastHVRT East – – Key ObjectivesKey Objectives

►► Paved extension of the HVRT from Commercial Avenue toPaved extension of the HVRT from Commercial Avenue toHavilandHaviland Road.Road.

►► Install a pedestrian bridge over Vineyard Ave./NYS RouteInstall a pedestrian bridge over Vineyard Ave./NYS Route4444--45.45.

►► Enhance the Route 9W Railroad underpass and connectEnhance the Route 9W Railroad underpass and connectthe sidewalk to the HVRT.the sidewalk to the HVRT.

►► Excavate a buried structure at Mile Hill Road to reExcavate a buried structure at Mile Hill Road to re--establishestablish

the former railroad underpass with a new passageway.the former railroad underpass with a new passageway.

These were the key elements of the original scope of work



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HVRT Phase 2 ObjectivesHVRT Phase 2 Objectives

HVRT

Phase I

Vineyard

Bridge

Connect to

Rte 9W

Mile HillUnderpass



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LAFAP Process (FederallyLAFAP Process (FederallyFunded)Funded)

ContractsDOT w Town, Town w Consultants

Design Approval

Advanced Detail Plans (ADP)

Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E)

Design Report, Public Information Meeting, SEQR

Because the project was federally funded, the Locally Administered FederalAid Program process had to be followed…



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Impetus and StimulusImpetus and Stimulus



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A A ‘ ‘Pipe DreamPipe Dream’ ’ becomes Realitybecomes Reality……

Photo: Walkway.org

As Ray mentioned earlier, the idea of actually creating the walkway wasthought to be in the distant future, but the future came in 2007, the trail

project changed in response.



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Original ConceptOriginal Concept

The original concept was to direct trail users down Haviland Road to the MidHudson Bridge and on to Poughkeepsie.



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MidMid--Course CorrectionCourse Correction

►►Initial Project would not Connect to theInitial Project would not Connect to theWalkwayWalkway

►►During Preliminary Design, Town urged toDuring Preliminary Design, Town urged tofill the gap by DOTfill the gap by DOT

►►Required Revision to Contracts, Work inRequired Revision to Contracts, Work inProgress (Design Approval Documents)Progress (Design Approval Documents)

2006 20112010200920082007

As a result, the Town agreed to re-scope the HVRT project and add aconnection to the bridge, which was already under design.



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Revised Design Project ProceedsRevised Design Project Proceeds

►► Town requests additional fundsTown requests additional funds►► DOT Approves Agreements June 2008DOT Approves Agreements June 2008

►► Design Approval Document RevisedDesign Approval Document Revised

►► Additional Site Investigations and Survey Additional Site Investigations and Survey

►► Acquire an Easement from CHGE Acquire an Easement from CHGE

►► Coordinate with the Walkway DesignersCoordinate with the Walkway Designers

2006 20112010200920082007

Contracts had to be revised and reviewed and approved by DOT.



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Draft Design ReportDraft Design Report

►►Submitted to Region 8Submitted to Region 8in September 2008in September 2008

►►Requested ExpeditedRequested ExpeditedReview to Construct forReview to Construct forOctober 2009 WalkwayOctober 2009 WalkwayOpeningOpening

2006 20112010200920082007



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Final Design Report ResponseFinal Design Report Response

►►One Month Turnaround by Region 8One Month Turnaround by Region 8►►Presented Options for Funding GapPresented Options for Funding Gap

►►RightRight--of of --Way concernsWay concerns

Walkway Parking LotWalkway Parking Lot

Easement with CHGEEasement with CHGE

2006 2010200920082007

Town decided to avoid potential delays and fund the easements withWalkway and CHGE on their own.



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Funding Gap SolutionFunding Gap Solution

A new opportunity to fill the funding gap. 100% federal funding



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Stimulus (ARRA) FundingStimulus (ARRA) Funding Approved Approved

►► Aggressive Schedule to meet Deadlines Aggressive Schedule to meet Deadlines►► Anticipated $$, but not guaranteed Anticipated $$, but not guaranteed

►► Additional Contract Language and Reporting Additional Contract Language and Reporting

►►Construction FundingConstruction Funding

►► ARRA Continued to Evolve ARRA Continued to Evolve……

The HVRT is put on the list of potential projects, but design approval wasneeded by June 29th



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Outstanding IssuesOutstanding Issues

►►CHGE EasementCHGE Easement Required Mandatory 90 Day WaitRequired Mandatory 90 Day Wait

►►Utility Agreement Catch 22Utility Agreement Catch 22

Adesta Adesta assets now owned by NYS OFTassets now owned by NYS OFT

2006 2010200920082007

Two barriers remained.



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Authorization to Proceed Authorization to Proceed

►► August 2009 August 2009 – – Detailed Design and ROWDetailed Design and ROW Acquisition Acquisition

►►New Stimulus Deadline Met (October 30,New Stimulus Deadline Met (October 30,2009)2009)

2006 2010200920082007



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Design StandardsDesign Standards

►►Widths and ClearancesWidths and Clearances



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►►Typical SectionsTypical Sections



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►►DrainageDrainage



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►►SlopesSlopes



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►►Erosion ControlErosion Control



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►►SignageSignage



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►►MPTMPT



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►►Trailheads, Landscape and AmenitiesTrailheads, Landscape and Amenities



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►►Final Budget and ScheduleFinal Budget and Schedule



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FHWA Authorization to AdvertiseFHWA Authorization to Advertise

►► Flurry of ActivityFlurry of Activity Final Con DocsFinal Con Docs

Construction Mgt PlanConstruction Mgt Plan

ROWROW

2006 2010200920082007

The months of September and October required a frenetic series of meetings, phone conferences, emails and juggling



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Bidding and AwardBidding and Award

►►Bids opened in DecemberBids opened in December►►Low Bid 14% under EstimateLow Bid 14% under Estimate

►► ARRA Funding Secured ARRA Funding Secured

►►Construction start early 2010Construction start early 2010

2006 2010200920082007 2011



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Construction is Easy!?Construction is Easy!?



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March 2010March 2010

Might be hard to imagine, but last year construction work started in earlyMarch.



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One early issue was the amount of discarded material found along thecorridor



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Then the Town received a complaint that the trail was being built on privateproperty…



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April 2010 April 2010

A big unknown was the old bridge structure under Mile Hill. Utility workincluded relocation of Town water lines, fiber optic lines, and overhead

electric



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April 2010 April 2010

Work progressed quickly including footings for the pedestrian bridge.



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May 2010May 2010

The approach to 9W was cleared, under this segment the Town had installeda major sanitary trunk line.



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May 2010May 2010

And of course more fiber optic lines were found.



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June 2010June 2010

The old Mile Hill bridge removed, the new structure quickly took shape.



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June 2010June 2010

A precast structure was lowered into place creating the underpass in a fewhours.



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July 2010July 2010

With the abutments ready, the new pedestrian bridge was delivered



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July 2010July 2010



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July 2010July 2010



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July 2010July 2010



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July 2010July 2010

And as the sun set, the bridge was in place and Vineyard was opened totraffic again.



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July 2010July 2010



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August 2010 August 2010

With the major structures in place, the trail itself began to take shape…andget used…



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September 2010September 2010

One morning in September…



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The pavers arrived



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Pavement work progressed quickly in September, this stretch showing theRoute 9W underpass



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October 2010October 2010

As the leaves started to fall, the trail was ready to go.



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A few finishing touches remained as the trail was opened for business.



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A formerly overgrown, refuse strewn former rail corridor is now a scenicpublic recreation amenity



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November 2010November 2010



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The CommunityThe CommunityRespondsResponds

The Ribbon cutting on the first anniversary of the opening of the Walkway



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What Now?What Now?

►►Plans were in placePlans were in place……

……a long wait was over.a long wait was over.

In many ways the Town and the Rail Trail Association had been prepared for the opening of the West segment and Walkway.



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Local PromotionLocal Promotion

A seasonal newsletter has been distributed.



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Local PromotionLocal Promotion

A new Brochure was in the works and unveiled shortly after the trail ribboncutting



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Community ResponseCommunity Response

The trail was an established and valued part of the community prior to theWest extension. These are newsletter articles…



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Town ResponseTown Response

►►OutreachOutreach -- ‘ ‘Bike Friendly BusinessBike Friendly Business’ ’

www.pedbikeimages.org / Dan Burden



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►►OutreachOutreach -- ‘ ‘Bike Friendly BusinessBike Friendly Business’ ’

http://www.lewbryson.com



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►►OutreachOutreach HVRT Association WebsiteHVRT Association Website



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►►Planning Work Planning Work – – Food Vendor LawFood Vendor Law



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►►Planning Work Planning Work -- Trail Overlay DistrictTrail Overlay District



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►►PlanningPlanning -- Highland Hamlet StudyHighland Hamlet Study



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Other Local CommunitiesOther Local Communities

►►Evaluating Links to the HVRTEvaluating Links to the HVRT HVRT to WVRT Link HVRT to WVRT Link

►►Transportation ProjectsTransportation Projects

NewNew PaltzPaltz Road BridgesRoad Bridges



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Economic ImpactsEconomic Impacts

►►During Construction/Post Walkway OpeningDuring Construction/Post Walkway Opening Busy Local EateriesBusy Local Eateries

Parking OverloadParking Overload

Vendors at the Walkway Vendors at the Walkway

►►Post CompletionPost Completion

Site for several major eventsSite for several major events



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ImpactsImpacts – – Catalyst Project forCatalyst Project for……

►►HavilandHaviland Road ParkingRoad Parking►►Lloyd Welcome CenterLloyd Welcome Center

►►HVRT Phase 3HVRT Phase 3

►►Special EventsSpecial Events



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ImpactsImpacts -- Private InvestmentPrivate Investment

►►HavilandHaviland Road ProjectRoad Project



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ImpactImpact – – Private InvestmentPrivate Investment

H V R T



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Perception of PlacePerception of Place



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http://blogs.artvoice.com/avdaily/tag/walkway-over-the-hudson/

Photo by David Rocco



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Before the Vineyard Avenue Bridge



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Before the Vineyard Avenue Bridge



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Former view from th4e 9W Bridge



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Perception of Perception of ‘ ‘PlacePlace’ ’



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An economic impact study prepared prior to the opening of the bridgepredicted about 250,000 users per year. The actual count was 760,000.



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►► ‘ ‘Trail Users and Economic ImpactTrail Users and Economic Impact’ ’ by theby theRailsRails--toto--Trails Conservancy 2009Trails Conservancy 2009

Larger/Regional Systems had 25Larger/Regional Systems had 25--75%75%

nonnon--local userslocal users

Average User spent $10 Average User spent $10--30 per visit30 per visit



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Rails to Trail User ProjectionsRails to Trail User Projections

►►Studies have found an average of aroundStudies have found an average of around275 users per mile/month275 users per mile/month

►►The HVRT would add about 12,000 usersThe HVRT would add about 12,000 usersper year.per year.

►►Economic impacts from user spending wouldEconomic impacts from user spending wouldbe between $120,000 and $360,000be between $120,000 and $360,000

Based on a similar methodology employed in the Walkway Economic ImpactStudy. These are extremely conservative projections. They could obviously

be at least tripled…



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The FutureThe Future

►►HVRT to WVRT Link HVRT to WVRT Link Colleges (SUNY NewColleges (SUNY New PaltzPaltz, Marist, Vassar, Marist, Vassar……))

Journey to Work (Park and Bike, Bike and RideJourney to Work (Park and Bike, Bike and Ride

MTA/Amtrak MTA/Amtrak ……))

Special Event Commutes (UC Fair,Special Event Commutes (UC Fair,

Trail/Walkways Events, River RambleTrail/Walkways Events, River Ramble……))



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The FutureThe Future

►►Link toLink to DutchessDutchess Rail Trail and HarlemRail Trail and Harlem Valley Rail Trail via Walkway Valley Rail Trail via Walkway

100100’ ’ s of miles of contiguouss of miles of contiguous TrailwaysTrailways



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Pop QuizPop Quiz

►► Q. A bikeway physically separated from motorizedQ. A bikeway physically separated from motorizedtraffic and available for use by a variety of nontraffic and available for use by a variety of non--motorized users is called a...?motorized users is called a...?

►► A. Shared Use Path A. Shared Use Path

►► Q. What is the recommended width for a sharedQ. What is the recommended width for a shareduse path?use path?

►► A. 10 A. 10’ ’ with 2with 2’ ’ shoulders.shoulders.

►► Q. What is the maximum grade for a Shared UseQ. What is the maximum grade for a Shared UsePath?Path?

►► A. 12.5% for up to 10 A. 12.5% for up to 10’ ’



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