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Media-Smedley Connector TrailPublic Meeting #1

June 18, 2019

Feasibility Study

Meeting Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions (7:00)

2. Review of Agenda & Ground Rules (7:02)

3. Presentation (7:05)

a. Trail Examples

b. County Trail Planning

c. Project Scope

d. Existing Plans & Conditions

e. Study Area Findings and Trail Route Alternatives

4. Small Group Discussion (7:45)

5. Next Steps (8:20)

Trail Examples

Off-Road and Park Multi-Use Trails

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Sidepaths&

Cycle Tracks

“Cycle Track” – Separated path along roadway that is distinct from the sidewalk. Might beentirely within legal street right-of-way.

Cycle Track “Sidepath” – Parallel to roadway; might not be legally in street right-of-way. May replacethe sidewalk.

Sidepath

On-Road Trails / Bike Lanes

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Signage for Bike Trails

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Share-the-Road &

Street Crossings

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Advisory Bike Lanes

Pop-up / Temporary Streetscape Examples

County Trail Planning

Delaware County Primary Trail Network

7/15/16

“Primary Trail”

Primary Trails in Delaware County Network

• “Serve as the main spokes in the countywide network of trails.”

• “Can be considered “planning corridors” for more detailed trail studies in the future.” (Plan shows potential segments, but not specific alignments.)

• “Intended to be Type I and Type II (hardsurface) off-road connector trails owned or managed at the County, municipal, or multi-municipal level.”

• If an entirely off-road trail is not feasible, some sections may be sited on sidewalks, roadsides, and/or roadway

• Should meet ADA standards, where feasible

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“Primary Trail Network”

Benefits of the Primary Trail Network:

• When completed, the trails will form a network of non-motorized travel and recreation connections near and between all corners of Delaware County, as well as to existing and proposed trails in adjacent counties.

• Increased access to open space and recreation increases value of housing and tax revenues

• Network will draw trail users into existing downtown commercial districts increased recreation-based commerce

• More safe bicycle routes = less automobile traffic.

Connectivity

Trail Status

Potential

• General corridor has been identified but not further studied

Proposed

• Corridor was studied for feasibility, and alignment or study is in progress

Design

• Detailed design and construction documents in progress or complete

Construction

• Is currently under construction

Existing

• Trail is open!

Media-Smedley Connector Trail

Project Scope

Project Goals

1. Identify alternative alignments for the trail;2. Identify property ownership along the proposed

route and assess the steps necessary to establish public rights-of-way;

3. Identify technical constraints to construction;4. Identify potential connections and adjacent

destinations;5. Describe public benefits of the trail,6. Establish design standards for the trail;7. Recommend an implementation strategy

Scope of Work

• Will fulfill PA DCNR trail feasibility study guidelines, including:• Study Area Background• Project Goals• Trail Benefits & Challenges• Trail Route Alternatives• Design Recommendations• Management and Maintenance• Implementation Strategy• Trail Development Cost Estimates

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Feasibility Study Project Funding

• Total Project Cost - $70,000• $35,000 PA Department of Conservation

and Natural Resources grant• Matched with $35,000

• County in-kind• County cash

• Developed primarily by County Planning staff.

• Consultant to be hired at an amount not to exceed $25,000 to assist in technical aspects of the plan.

Media-Smedley Connector Trail

Project Tasks

• Fieldwork (ongoing)

• Study Committee Meetings• Consultant RFP/Selection/Contracting• Public Meetings (2-3)

• Public Engagement (website)

• Key Person Interviews/Focus Groups • Development of the Report• County Adoption (target: end of 2020)

Public Participation

• Study Committee (4-6 meetings)• County Planning Staff (Environmental and

Transportation)• County Parks Department• County Conservation District• County Public Works• Municipalities (Media, Nether Prov., Upper Prov.,

Middletown, Springfield)• Media Business Authority• Bike Delaware County (BCGP)• CRC Watersheds Association• DCTMA• Friends of Smedley Park• SEPTA

Final Product

A Trail Feasibility StudyWritten Report including:

• Chapters detailing “Background” and “Benefits”• Actions for securing right-of-way where the route is not

already in public realm. • Trail design recommendations (by phase/section).• Cost Estimates and funding source recommendations

for trail design and development in the various trail sections.

• Ideal lead and supporting agencies for recommended actions.

• Management and maintenance recommendations. • Recommendations for continued public involvement.

Existing Plans & Conditions

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Study Area Location Study Area Location

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Planning Documents

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Planning Documents

Media Borough Bike Facility Implementation Plan (2016)

Support Facilities

Image from www.mediaborough.com

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Planning Documents

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Planning Documents

County Parks Signage Design

Study Area Findings and

Trail Route Alternatives

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Map Panels

• A – Ridley Creek Road to Media Borough(Third and West Street) (Upper Providence/Media)

• B – Media Borough street network• C – Providence Road to Pine Ridge Road

(Media/Nether Providence)

• D – Smedley County Park (Nether Providence/Springfield)

*Final “phases” may be divided differently

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Alternative Routes for Discussion

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Map Panels

A1

A5

A4

A3A2

A6

Panel A Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel A

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W

E

S

Ridley Creek Road and Marcella Lane

Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel A

Scott Park Parking off Ridley Creek Road Marcella Lane


Kirk Lane – Crossing at Glen Prov. Park Entrance Looking west Towards Diemer Drive


Third Street and Glen Providence Park Existing Footpath in Park

A6

Panel B

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Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel B

N

5th St. at Jackson St.

E


Fifth and Lemon Streets

Fifth and Broomall Streets


Third Street Fourth Street


Providence Road (Route 252)

A5 A6

Panel C Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel C

Providence Road and State Street / Mulberry Lane / SEPTA Trolley Station & Parking Area

N

E

?

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Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel C

Behind Acme Behind Chesley Offices Near Trolley


Beatty Road Chesley Drive

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Beatty Road to Surrey Lane Beechwood Road

Panel D

Media-Smedley Connector Trail Map Panel D

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Existing hiking paths


Pine Ridge Road

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Smedley County Park – Near Trolley Tracks


Smedley County Park – East of Blue Route, North of Trolley Tracks, looking West


Smedley County Park –Walkway in Culvert Under SEPTA Trolley Tracks


Smedley County Park

Small Group Discussion

Group Discussion Questions:

A. If this trail existed now,

• How do you envision using it?

• And for what purposes ?

B. Do you have a preferred route(s)

• Which one among the alternatives shown?

• Or do you have other ideas of your own that are not shown?

• Why that route?

C. What challenges and issues do you know about?

[Note the section ID – if site-specific]

D. What type of trail or bikeway…

• …designs would you like to see?

• …support elements would you like to see [types of signage, bike racks, etc.]?

E. Also –Who should we talk to separately in an Interview/Focus Group?

Write names (and contact information, if known) on Index Cards, and hand to a facilitator.

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Next Steps

• Update Project Website• Continue Collecting Public Comment• Continue Study Area Analysis• Selection of Technical Assistance Consultant • Schedule Interviews/Focus Groups• Continue Writing Draft Report • Study Committee Meeting #2

https://www.delcopa.gov/planning/currentprojects/MediaSmedleyConnectorTrail.html