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Making the Most of a Linear Park

Making the Most of a Linear Park. Hugh Morris Rails-to-Trails Conservancy rtchugh@transact.org 202-974-5110. US Rail Network. S Smart Growth is…. Neighborhood livability Better access, less traffic Thriving cities, suburbs, towns Shared benefits Lower costs/lower taxes

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Making the Most of a Linear Park

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  1. Making the Mostof a Linear Park Hugh Morris Rails-to-Trails Conservancy rtchugh@transact.org 202-974-5110

  2. US Rail Network

  3. S Smart Growth is… • Neighborhood livability • Better access, less traffic • Thriving cities, suburbs, towns • Shared benefits • Lower costs/lower taxes • Keeping open space open

  4. Smart Growth is Achieved by… • Mixed land uses • Using existing community assets • Ensuring a range of housing options • Creating “walkable,” close-knit neighborhoods • Promoting distinctive, attractive communities • Preserving open space • Encouraging growth in exiting communities • Providing transportation choices • Making development decisions predictable, fair, cost-effective • Encouraging citizen/stakeholder participation in development decisions

  5. Transportation Benefits • Private benefits • Get where you need to go • Get exercise • Save money • Public benefits • Save money • Reduced congestion • Improved air quality

  6. Transportation Indicators • 1/3 of weekday trail users are making a trip • This equates to ~1,500 trips per day • These trip makers do so 3+ times/week • 53% of trail trip makers live within ¾-mile of the trail • Bicycle trip makers who use trails tend to make longer trips • 1 vehicle trip is eliminated for every 2 bicycle commute trips

  7. Economic Benefits • Trail users spend $4.00 to $11.00 per use • Benefit-cost ratio is 1.58:1 • Trail in rural PA created 4.7 jobs • Homes near trails sell for more and sell more quickly

  8. Health Indicators • 55% of trail users had increased amount of walking since they began using the trail. • Women and people with lower incomes are more than twice as likely to increase exercise rates. • Trail use rates are inversely related to distance to trail.

  9. Creating Connectivity • Assess community features • Inventory possible corridors • Length • Trail network vs. single path • Land-use mix • Frequent access points • User facilities at terminus • Trail Design

  10. TransportationTrip Makers Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  11. TransportationAccess Points Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  12. TransportationSigns Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  13. TransportationDestination Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  14. TransportationTransit Connection Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  15. RecreationMulti-Use Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  16. RecreationParallel Tread Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  17. RecreationConnections to Community Rec. Facilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  18. Economic EnhancementBusiness Access Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  19. Economic EnhancementResidential Access Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  20. Habitat PreservationTrees Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  21. Habitat PreservationWild Flowers Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  22. Habitat PreservationBuffer / Riparian Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  23. Social CapitalGathering Places Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  24. Social CapitalArt Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  25. Multi-Purpose CorridorAboveground Utilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  26. Multi-Purpose CorridorBelowground Utilities Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  27. Preservation ofOriginal Corridor AttributesHistory Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  28. Preservation ofOriginal Corridor AttributesOriginal Railroad Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  29. Preservation ofOriginal Corridor AttributesOriginal Railroad Infrastructure Capital Crescent Trail Washington & Old Dominion Trail

  30. What’s in it for You • Subsidized trail creation • Subsidized trail maintenance • Subsidized law enforcement • Creating connections / access to traditional parks

  31. Staying Connected • Conferences • ProBike/ProWalk – September 2002 • www.bikefed.org • National Trails Symposium – November 2002 • www.americantrails.org • TrailLink 2003 – June 2003 • www.railtrails.org • Ongoing Training • National Trails Training Partnership • www.nttp.net • List Serves • Trailsandgreenways-subscribe@yahoogroups.com • http://lists.bounty.org/mailman/listinfo/apbp

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