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Presentation Outline
Trail Network
Project Limits and Objective (Google Earth)
Trail Benefits and Concerns
Design Constraints
Typical Section
Intersection Design
Alignment
Stormwater and Utilities
Environmental
Schedule/Construction Costs
How you can get involved
SUN Trail Network (Draft Map to be updated)
Critical Connection
– Priority Land Trail in FGT
Legend
Project Objective
To prepare biddable/constructible plans meeting Cape Coral and FDOT guidelines and specifications
Trail Benefits and Concerns
Awards
Earned a coveted “bike-friendly” designation in 2015
Received Bronze Award from the League of American Bicyclists
Shows Commitment to creating safer and better places
USA Today Article Nov 16, 2015 (hyperlink)
Reduction of Medical Costs Positive effect on the quality of life and health
Websites
https://headwaterseconomics.org/trail/32-multiuse-trails-benefits-and-concerns/Break-ins
http://www.brucefreemanrailtrail.org/pdf/LA-Metro-Bike-paths-safety-property-values.pdf
http://headwaterseconomics.org/wp-content/uploads/trails-library-property-value-overview.pdf
https://www.railstotrails.org/resourcehandler.ashx?id=4482
Trail Benefits and Concerns
Concern: Response:
Too wide. Will attract vehicles Width to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians safely
Too Close to the Road Barrier curb constructed to provide an increased level of safety
Fear of Being Sued Laws in place to protect abutters
Construct trail in the median Not enough width and is unsafe with opposing traffic
Reduces my front yard The trail will be constructed within the right-of-way
Increased noise and lighting This is a non-motorized trail. Will not be lit.
Will invade my privacy No different from a sidewalk.
Design Considerations
Trail Criteria
Available R/W varies 14’-20’
Trail requirements:
o 12’ paved path
o 2’ clear zone (each side)
o 4’-6’ roadway buffer
o Maintain 6’ graded shoulder (roadway rural section)
Proposed Typical Section (Roadway and Trail)
Rural Roadway Section: Eliminated to due Right-of-way requirements (6’)
Curb & Gutter Section:
o Requires 20’
o Eliminate roadway shoulder (6’)
o Incorporate trail clear zone (2’) into roadway buffer
Per FDOT Design Criteria, trail is
o No R/W required placed 4’ from back of curb
o Possible right-of-entry permission for driveway modifications
Typical Section - Existing
6’ Public Utilities
Easement (PUE)
100’ RIGHT-OF-WAY
R/W LINE
R/W LINE
P.U.E.
VARIES 14’-20’ 10’ 10’ VARIES 20’-34’ 10’ 10’ VARIES 14’-20’
BORDER/SWALE TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE SOD MEDIAN TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE BORDER/SWALE
6’ 6’
SHLDR SHLDR
6’ Public Utilities
Easement (PUE)
14’ 6’ Proposed
TRAIL CORRIDOR BUFFER
R/W LINE
P.U.E.
6’ Public Utilities
Easement (PUE)
SHIFT ROADWAY 6’ INTO THE MEDIAN
6’ Public Utilities
Easement (PUE)
R/W LINE
Face of Building
P.U.E.
20’
CONCRETE SURFACE
EOP
Potential Need
for Right-of-
Entry PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
(Driveways)
3-D Perspective
Considerations:
Right-of-Way (Bicyclist or Vehicles) Direction of Travel Direction of Travel
Sight Triangles
Alignment
Traffic Volumes Sight Triangle
Sight Triangle
Markings
Signage
Awareness
Intersection Types:
High Usage
Medium Usage
Low Usage
Intersection Design
Aesthetics
Painted Steel Truss
Working with Manufacturer for Decorative Options
Alignment
NW 26th Ave
NW 29th Ave
Van Buren Parkway
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NW 25th Ave
NW 28th Ave
Van Buren Parkway
NW 24th Pl
Van Buren Parkway
NW 27th Pl
NW 30th Pl
NW 27th Ave
NW 26th Pl
Stormwater and Utilities
Stormwater:
EXIST. PUE
EXIST. R/W
EXIST. PUE
EXIST. R/W
20’ TRAIL CORRIDOR 10’ 10’ 20’ TRAIL CORRIDOR 10’ 10’
Proposed Closed TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE
Drainage System
12’ TRAIL 12’ TRAIL
Curb Inlet
Curb Inlet
Utilities:
Coordinate with
Utility Owners
Coordinate Future
Utility Expansion
EXIST. PUE
Project EXIST. R/W
EXIST. PUE
EXIST. R/W
Environmental
Site Reconnaissance
Conducted environmental and biological assessment on August 7
Documented occurrence/potential of protected species
Species specific survey completed for burrowing owl and gopher tortoise
Project falls within USFWS Consultation Areas for:
o Bonneted bat
o Florida scrub jay
o Red-cockaded woodpecker
o Wood stork
No presence of previously identified Southern Bald Eagle per FWS records (2012)
No natural wetlands identified
Surface waters present in the form of canals
Conclusion
Other than 1 gopher tortoise sited, there is no presence of other T&E requiring permitting
Impacts to surface waters are <1/2 acre, therefore qualifies for a USACE Nationwide Permit
SFWMD exempt
Schedule and Estimated Construction Cost
Current Progress