A UAA Civil Engineering Senior Project ProposalPresented by Tom Bronga
October 14, 2015
Mulituse Trail Design for
Northeast Trail Connector in Far North Bicentennial Park
Far North Bicentennial Park Plan
Phase 1 of Northeast Trail Connector
We conducted an informal, brief survey of the community Sent to parents of Scenic Park Elementary
Sent out through SFCC email
Sent to friends and neighbors and asked them to forward the survey to their neighbors
123 people completed the survey
Are you in favor of our community making NE Trail Connector a priority item?
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In what ways does your family use the trails in our area? (Check all that apply)
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What are your barriers to trail use? (Check all that apply)
What we have learned from the research and survey comments:
Tudor /Muldoon curve is a safety concern
Area plans include a proposed connector trail
Families want a safe trail to recreate
There is overwhelming support in making a NE trail connector a SFCC priority
Let’s take a look at the area more closely
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What a challenge! Many stakeholders to become involved:
SFCC, MOA parks, planning and zoning, FNBP, utilities, city and state officials, grant organizations and more.
Wetlands concerns
Community buy-in
This will probably be a multi phase project
Funding source(s) will be a challenge
Where we are now. Formed SF trails committee
Social media Facebook and Nextdoor groups
Work with a Joshua Durand, MOA park planner
Walked the route with Summer Youth Trails staff
SYEP researching exact boundries and best route.
Met with Alaska Parks Foundation Challenge Grant, it’s a good fit. Grant due this month
Working with a trails designer
Phase 1 Klutina St. to Regal Mountain
Phase 2 Regal Mountain to Campbell Road
Other possible phases:
Tudor to Regal Mt. along Tudor Road
36th to Klutina along the JBER fence line
Possible Trail work this summer Bridge work of wettest areas
Fill added to lower areas
SYE crews working
Volunteers needed to clear brush and move dirt
Scenic Foothills Trail Users Letter of Support from SFCC
NE connect on SFCC priority list
Help with the trails work
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