Midland Master Trails Plan Public Meeting Presentation - May 19, 2014
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The City of Midland hosted a meeting to gather public input on a new hike/bike trails master plan on Monday, May 19. City officials are currently working to develop the city's first Trails Master Plan that will allow more interconnectivity and mobility between neighborhoods and key destinations within the city such as schools, parks, restaurants, shopping centers, and downtown. The plan will identify key corridors for the development of safe, convenient, off-street hiking and biking facilities.
Transcript of Midland Master Trails Plan Public Meeting Presentation - May 19, 2014
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ExistingTrailsinMidland
Looped trails within parks:• Up to 15 miles +/‐• Concrete• Width varies ‐ 6’ to 8’
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ExistingTrailsinMidlandUtility Corridor Trail:• Approximately
1.5 miles• Concrete• 8’ width
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ExistingTrailsinMidlandAround Midland College:• Approximately
1.3 miles• Concrete• 6’ width
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Existing Trails in Midland: 22 miles• Approximately 1 mile of trail for every 5,675
residents in the City
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Existing Trails in Midland: 22 milesProposed Spine Network Trails: 64 milesProposed Trails Total: 77 miles
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Before – Jal Draw near Pinemont Dr.
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After – Jal Draw near Pinemont Dr.
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Before – Drainage along Hereford Blvd.
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After– Drainage along Hereford Blvd.
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Before – Jal Draw near Ward St.
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After – Jal Draw near Ward St.
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Before – Utility Corridor Trail at Lancaster Park
Image source: Google Earth
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After – Utility Corridor Trail at Lancaster Park
Image source: Google Earth
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What are Quiet Streets?
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Potential Trailheads
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SHARED‐USEPATH(OFF‐STREETTRAIL)
Where: Drainage, utility, rail or greenbelt corridors
Advantages: Attractive for riders of many skill levels, can enhance connectivity citywide
Disadvantages: High cost, requires suitable corridor, concern at street crossings
Cost: High
Width: 10 ft. preferredUser: pedestrians & bicyclistsWidth: 10 ft. preferredUser: pedestrians & bicyclists
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SIDEPATH(ADJACENTTOROADWAY)
Where: Streets with adequate parkway width
Advantages: More appealing to novice or young riders, for areas with no greenbelts
Disadvantages: Only in areas with very few driveways, less appealing to experienced riders, less predictability at intersections, shared with pedestrians
Cost: High
Width: 8 ft. min. (10’ minimum, 8’ in constrained areas)
User: pedestrians & bicyclists
Width: 8 ft. min. (10’ minimum, 8’ in constrained areas)
User: pedestrians & bicyclists
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BICYCLELANES
Where: Streets with lower traffic volumes and speeds
Advantages: Very inexpensive, easy to implement in many areas with no other option
Disadvantages: Some riders may not be comfortable near cars
Cost: Very low
Width: 5 ft. minimumUser: bicyclistsWidth: 5 ft. minimumUser: bicyclists
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BUFFEREDBIKELANES
Where: Streets with sufficient pavement width
Advantages: Very inexpensive, easy to implement on some streets in Brownsville, appealing to average riders
Disadvantages: Requires wider street pavement width
Cost: Very low
Width: 5 ft. minimum plus striped buffer (min. 24” width)
User: bicyclists
Width: 5 ft. minimum plus striped buffer (min. 24” width)
User: bicyclists
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3 – Downtown Pedestrian Corridors
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5, 7, 9 – Separated Bicycle Routes
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5, 7, 9 – Separated Bicycle Routes
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