TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY BWI TO ODENTON...Feasibility Study Objectives 5 1. Introduce Potential...
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TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDYBWI TO ODENTON
Feasibility Study, Route Selection, and Conceptual Design
September 2020
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1. Purpose of Study2. Project Goals and Objectives3. Project Limits and Potential
Routes4. Trail Connectivity5. How Potential Trail Routes
will be Compared6. Study Schedule and Next
Steps7. Public Input and Survey
Presentation Outline
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Study Project PurposeSelect a route and a conceptual design for a separated and dedicated shared use path to provide bike/pedestrian travel between the BWI Trail and the existing & planned Odenton Town Center master-planned trail system and the adjacent WB&A trail.
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Project Goals & Benefits
• Build a comfortable and accessible trail connecting Odenton and the WB&A trail to the BWI trail that is buffered from any adjacent roadway.
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Project Goal
• Providing walking/biking alternatives to work, school, recreation, and bus stops that are dedicated and separated from any adjacent roadway
• Promote health and increased physical activity• Provide alternative options to driving
• Environmental benefits• Lower car ownership costs
• Enhanced recreational options for residents and visitors
Benefits
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Feasibility Study Objectives
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1. Introduce Potential Alignment andGather Community Input
2. Evaluate & Quantify Impacts:A. Right of Way; Safety at roadway
crossings; Environmental;3. Choose a Preferred Alignment4. Develop several potential neighborhood
Connecting Routes5. Develop Conceptual Design plan6. Document Process for Next Steps
A. Community InputB. AnalysisC. Design AssumptionsD. Cost and Potential Phasing of path segments
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Project Limits and Route Alternatives
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North Project Limit – BWI TrailSouth Project Limit – WB&A Trail at Odenton Road
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Two Potential Routes A. Telegraph RoadB. WB&A Road
B1 – Odenton Road to WB&A Road via TelegraphB2 – Odenton Road to WB&A Road via MD 32 CulvertsB3 – Odenton Road to WB&A Road via Sappington Station / Burns Crossing / Old Mill RdB4 – Crossing MD 100 along WB&A Road overpassB5 – Crossing MD 100 along Queenstown Road overpass
Detailed PDF Maps on Website
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ARUNDEL MILLS
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Study Area & Trail Network
Study Area
End of WB&A Trail
MD 175 Shared-use
Path
Arundel Mills Blvd Shared-Use Path
Odenton Town Center Shared-use
Path
Planned Reece Road Trail
Planned South Shore Trail Extension
WB&A Road Route
Telegraph Road Route
OTC / MARC
Planned Dorsey Rd Trail
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Proposed Trail Cross-sectionFeatures IncludeA. 10’ wide PathB. Buffer from Roadway
1. ≥6' preferred (4' min.)2. Planted swale for stormwater management
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Analyzing Each Route
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• Analyze the following impacts and needs for each route alignment option
• Public Feedback and Preference• Safety of path users crossing at-grade
roadways / intersections • Overall Cost to Construct
• Utility Relocation• Drainage / Structures
• Right of Way • Stormwater needs• Environmental• Ability to Connect to:
• Neighborhoods • Commercial/Recreational/Institutional
Amenities• Other Regional Existing/Planned trails
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Next Steps and Project Phases
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Overall Project Approach Steps1. Planning Phase
a) Preferred Route Selection, Public Input, Rough Details.
b) Determine Impacts on Property, Traffic, Environment.
2. 30% Design Phasea) Public Input on Design / trail head
locationsb) Property and Utility Survey c) Detailed Design. d) Obtain all Permits.
3. Final Construction Drawings4. Obtain Funding5. Phasing of Construction
a) Entirety of Project is Unlikely to be Funded and/or Constructed at Once.
b) Prioritization within all other trail projects.
Construction
Study
Design
Funding
2 to 10Years Away
PublicInput
PublicInput
Fall 2019 to Spring 2020
• Preferred Route• Conceptual
Design• Study Report
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We Want to Hear From You
Let us know your ThoughtsSafety ConcernsEnvironmental ConcernsRight of Way ImpactsLikes / Dislikes
Your Feedback will Shape:Preferred Route AlignmentDesign DetailsFuture Construction Phases / Which Parts Should get Built first?
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Multiple Ways to Provide FeedbackContact DPW Directly
Mailing AddressAttn: Adam Greenstein,Anne Arundel County Capital Project2525 Riva Road, Suite 120, Mailstop 5116Annapolis, MD 21401Email: [email protected]: (443) 569-9587
On-line FeedbackCounty Project Website SURVEY
mailto:[email protected]
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Survey
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Slide Number 1Presentation OutlineStudy Project PurposeProject Goals & BenefitsFeasibility Study ObjectivesProject Limits and Route AlternativesSlide Number 7Proposed Trail Cross-sectionAnalyzing Each RouteNext Steps and Project PhasesWe Want to Hear From YouSurvey