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Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017

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Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Dutchess County, New York

Funded in Part by Grants from the Hudson River Valley Greenway, Land Trust Alliance Conservation Partnership Program and the Thomas Thompson Trust


STEERING COMMITTEE

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Carl Meyer, President Sally Mazzerella, President EmeritusWinnakee Land Trust Winnakee Land Trust

Gregg Swanzey, Executive Director Bryan Roberts, ChairWinnakee Land Trust Winnake Trails Coordinator

Winnakee Land Trust

Karl Beard Brenda CagleNational Park Service Red Hook Trails Committee

Kathleen Davis, Chair Emily DozierHyde Park Trails Committee Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council

Beth Compochiaro Dan JeansonHudson River Valley Greenway Hudson River Valley Greenway

Hank Osborn Robert WillsNY/NJ Trail Conference Dutchess County Department of and Development


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Purpose & Objectives

Study Area

Approach & Methodology

Inventory & Assessment

Priority Projects

Next Steps

AGENDA


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PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES


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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Winnakee Land Trust (WLT) has prepared a comprehensive feasibility study to identify potential multi-modalpathways and various trail routes that connect the village of Rhinebeck with the surrounding villages andhamlets of Rhinecliff, Red Hook, Tivoli, and Staatsburg. The Hucklebush Corridor could serve as a primary routethrough the region. The Greenway Trail and Empire Trail would also serve as primary collector routes.

Based on this study priority components of an integrated network have been analyzed from a planning andengineering perspective and a strategic decision-making framework has been developed. This work has beendeveloped to advance and implement bike, pedestrian, and equestrian trails throughout Northern DutchessCounty and connect us to our cherished resources.


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STUDY AREA


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REGIONAL CONTEXT & STUDY AREA

Rhinecliff

Tivoli

Rhinebeck

Hyde Park

Staatsburg

Promoting connectivity and being connected…

Northwestern Dutchess County

Red Hook

Hucklebush


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APPROACH, METHODOLOGY, INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT


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APPROACH, METHODOLOGY, INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT

Assessing the Project Area:

Large Project Area Multiple Stakeholders Connecting Urban Centers Numerous Public Landscapes Utilization of Existing Easements Connecting Natural Resources North/South/East/West Connections Connect amenities and destinations Responding to a broad user base Identifying multiple strategies

Inventory & Assessment:

Creating a Data Base Comprehensive GIS Mapping from

County WLT and other sources including previous planning documents and stakeholder input• Public Land/Institutions• Land Easements• Registered Historic Sites• Points of Interest• Natural Features

Topography/Wetlands Streams/Rivers/Lakes

Existing and currently Proposed Trails Planned Trails & Desired Trails On-Street – Off Street Designated Greenway Trail State Bike Route

Creating a Strategic Vision:

Promoting Connectivity and expand Recreational Resources including:• Hiking, biking and equestrians• Education & Interpretation• Quality of Life • Economic Development

Use the Hucklebush Corridor as a primary route through the region and beyond

Connect to the Greenway Trail Empire Trail Opportunities Funding/Phasing/Coordination


Relevant & Previous Planning Studies

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Walk Bike DutchessThe Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan for Dutchess County, New YorkPoughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation CouncilMarch 27, 2014

Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan - Rhinecliff New YorkRhinecliff Waterfront Advisory CommitteeNovember 21, 2014

The Rhinebeck Plan Town of Rhinebeck Comprehensive PlanRhinebeck, Dutchess County, New YorkDecember, 2009

Town of Rhinebeck Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramFebruary 13, 2007

Rhinebeck Village Worth WalkingRhinebeck Village Pedestrian Task Force and Dutchess County Department of Planning & DevelopmentFebruary 24, 2011

Red Hook Trail PlanFebruary 2016

Ulster & Deleware Railroad Corridor“U & D Rail + Trail” Trail Feasibility StudyJuly 2006

Town of Pine PlainsHike and Bike Trails ReportMarch 2016

New York Statewide Trails PlanNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationDecember 2010

Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability PlanMid-Hudson Planning Consortium, County of Orange and Town of GreenburghMay 2013


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INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT


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FOCUSED STUDY AREA

Rhinecliff

Tivoli

Rhinebeck

Red Hook

Hyde Park

Staatsburg


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FOCUSED STUDY AREA

Red Hook Detail Map

Red Hook Detail Map

Rhinebeck Detail Map

Rhinebeck Detail Map

Hyde Park Detail Map


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PRIORITY PROJECTS


PRIORITY PROJECTS

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Selecting Preferred Projects:

Utilized the Comprehensive Data Base to identify existing and proposed trails

Identified key community features Assessed the gaps Prioritized feasible short term successes Planned for Long Term Connections Developing Strategies for Connectivity

• Small Sections• Urban Routes• Regional Routes

Planned Alternatives Established multiple projects that can be

developed in phases over time


Hucklebush Neighborhood Connector

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Route 199

Saint Margaret’s Home

Red Hook


Hucklebush Neighborhood Connector

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LocationTown and Village of Red Hook, from Hucklebush Corridor to Red Hook High School

PurposeProvide a connection from the High school and western village neighborhoods to the Hucklebush Trail and link to the Saw Kill Trail

Challenges• Landowner permissions and/or easements• Route 199 Crossing• Narrow Local Streets

Opportunities• Land Developer has incorporated plans for a trail • Provides significant north-south neighborhood conncetor


Hucklebush Trail – Firehouse Lane Segment

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Red Hook

Chocolate FactoryFire House Lan

Route 199

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Hucklebush Trail – Firehouse Lane Segment

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LocationTown and Village of Red Hook, just south of the intersection of Middle and Rokeby Roads, to Route 9 Crossing

PurposeProvides a section of the Hucklebush Trail and a southern approach to the Village of Red Hook.

Challenges• Landowner permissions and/or easements• Crossing Old Farm Road, Route 9 and DEC wetland

Opportunities• Combines with designated Greenway for on-road segments• A trail is planned within two large developments


Hucklebush Trail – Route 199 Segment

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Route 199

Red Hook

Feller Newmark Road


Hucklebush Trail – Route 199 Segment

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LocationTown of Rhinecliff, from Fisk Street to Saw Kill/Yantz Road

PurposeProvides a segment of the Hucklebush Trail that links with the east side of the Village of Red Hook

Challenges• Requires fitting a separated trail within the road right-of-way • Several driveway crossings

Opportunities• Does not require landowner easements• Provides long site distances and is relatively level


Ferncliff Forest Connector

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9G

Rhinebeck Village

Route 9


Ferncliff Forest Connector

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LocationTown of Rhinebeck, from Huckelbush Trail at Montgomery Street to Ferncliff Forest

PurposeProvidess a connection from the Hucklebush Trail and the Village of Rhinebeck, via Montgomery Street/Old Post Road (a designated Greenway Trail) north to Ferncliff Forest.

Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Wetlands and stream crossings• Bridge access across Rhinebeck Kill

Opportunities• Provides access through a forested landscape• Currently used informally for mountain bike trails


Astor Gardens North South Connectors

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982MRhinebeck Village

Route 9


Astor Gardens North South Connectors

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LocationTown and Village of Rhinebeck, from Hucklebush Trail through Gardens of Rhinebeck to West Market Street/Thompson-Mazzerella Park

PurposeProvides a connection to the Village of Rhinebeck to the Hucklebush Trail and connects the Gardens of Rhinebeck to Thompson-Mazzerella Park.

Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Wetlands and stream crossings• Some sections contain steep topography

Opportunities• Provides an important north/south link that with minimal new trail segments that

extend from the Gardens of Rhinebeck


West Market Street Enhancments

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982M Rhinebeck Village

Route 9


West Market Street Enhancements

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LocationVillage of Rhinebeck, West Market Street from Library/Thompson-Mazzerella Park to Route 9

PurposeImproves pedestrian and bicycle access along West Market Street

Challenges• Width of the right-of-way is narrow

Opportunities• Sidewalks exist through the entire segment


Cemetery Connector

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982M Rhinebeck Village

Route 9


Cemetery Connector

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LocationVillage of Rhinebeck, Mill Road into Thompson-Mazzerella Park

PurposeCreates an off-street connection from the southern area of the Village of Rhinebeck into Thompson-Mazzerella Park

Challenges• Permission from the Town of Rhinebeck for access through the cemetery• Requires crossing the Landsman Kill

Opportunities• This short section would open access to miles of existing trails• Provides access to the future Rhinecliff-Rhinebeck connector


Parks to Preserve Connections

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Pine Woods Park

WinnakeeNature

Preserve

Route 9

Hackett Hill Park Route 9G


Parks to Preserve Connections

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LocationTown of Hyde Park, in the vicinity of Pine Woods Road, East Market Street and Ledgewood Drive

PurposeConnects Pine Woods Park and Hackett Hill Park to the WinnakeeNature Preserve

Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Limited space on Pine Woods Road for a separated trail

corridor

Opportunities• There are three existing parks within close proximity that could

be connected by relatively short segments


Trailhead for Winnakee Nature Preserve

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Route 9

WinnakeeNature

Preserve


Trailhead for Winnakee Nature Preserve

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LocationTown of Hyde Park, Van Dam Road at Route 9

PurposeCreates a trailhead area for the entrance to Winnakee Nature Preserve

Challenges• Limited space for improvements• Route 9 crossing

Opportunities• A trailhead and land area exist and would create an easy

opportunity for an improved and highly visible trail network gateway and information kiosk


FDR to Winnakee Connector

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WinnakeeNature

Preserve

Route 9


FDR to Winnakee Connector

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LocationTown of Hyde Park, between Winnakee Nature Preserve and FDR Parkland

PurposeProvides a connection from the Winnakee Nature Preserve to the FDR Park trail system

Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Coordination with NPS for linkage

Opportunities• Easy section to construct that would provide opportunities for a long north-south

connector from FDR, Winnakee Nature Presurve and Pine Woods Park and Hackett Hill Park


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NEXT STEPS


NEXT STEPS

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Moving Forward:

Stakeholder and Land Owner Outreach Developing easy projects first Narrowing the priorities Identify projects with the most benefit Complete Streets/TOD Improve key Trailhead locations Coordination with regional initiatives Volunteer efforts Secure Funding – various sources Detailed Design and Permitting

HucklebushBuilding trails when we can, however we can…


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