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Advisory Committee
Kick-off Meeting
January 31, 2013
Putnam Bridge Multimodal Trail Connections
Feasibility Study
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Study Overview
» Purpose o Advance planning work for bike/pedestrian access to bridge
o Evaluate potential connections to the transportation network
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Scope
» Task 1 | Project Coordination o Coordination Meetings
o Advisory Committee Meetings
o Public Information Meeting
» Task 2 | Data Collection and Research o Existing Multimodal Accommodations and Services
o Plans, Reports, Studies, GIS Data
o Site Visits
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Scope
» Task 3 | Alternatives Development and Evaluation o Conceptual Design Parameters
o Preliminary Alternatives Development
o Alternatives Refinement and Preferred Alternative Selection
» Task 4 | Documentation o Draft and Final Reports
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Anticipated Schedule
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Preliminary Planning & Design Goals
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Preliminary Planning & Design Goals
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Preliminary Planning & Design Goals
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Design Considerations
» Shared Use Path | AASHTO Definition o Bikeway physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by open space
or barrier
o Used by pedestrians , skaters, joggers, wheelchair users, others
o Most designed for two-way travel
» Examples
Farmington Canal Trail | Hamden Quinnipiac River Linear Trail | Wallingford
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Design Considerations
» Shared Use Path | AASHTO Definition o Bikeway physically separated from motor vehicle traffic by open space
or barrier
o Used by pedestrians , skaters, joggers, wheelchair users, others
o Most designed for two-way travel
» Examples
I-890 Shared Use Path | Schenectady, NY Charter Oak Greenway | Manchester
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Design Considerations
» Shared Use Path | Design Standards o AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
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Design Considerations
» Shared Use Path | Design Standards o AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
Smith School Greenway | Glastonbury
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Design Considerations
» Bridge Walkway o Northbound Side
» Path Termini o Connectivity – Sidewalks, Bike Facilities, Transit, Origins/Destinations
o Safety – Crossings, Traffic Volumes, Visibility, Sight Lines
o Accommodations – Trailhead Amenities, Parking
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Design Considerations
» Path Alignment o Cove Crossing Opportunities
o Potential Impacts – Floodplain, Wetlands, Private Property, Infrastructure
o Constructability
o User Experience
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Design Considerations
» What are the opportunities & constraints?
» What do we need to be aware of?
» What is important to you?
» What is most important to you?
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Next Steps
» Preliminary Alternatives Development
» Next AC Meeting o Target: Mid March
o Topic: Preliminary Alternatives Review/Discussion