midland master trails plan public meeting presentation - may 19, 2014

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The City of Midland hosted a meeting to gather public input on a new hike/bike trails master plan on Monday, May 19. City officials are currently working to develop the city's first Trails Master Plan that will allow more interconnectivity and mobility between neighborhoods and key destinations within the city such as schools, parks, restaurants, shopping centers, and downtown. The plan will identify key corridors for the development of safe, convenient, off-street hiking and biking facilities.

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ExistingTrailsinMidland

Looped trails within parks:• Up to 15 miles +/‐• Concrete• Width varies ‐ 6’ to 8’

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ExistingTrailsinMidlandUtility Corridor Trail:• Approximately 

1.5 miles• Concrete• 8’ width

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ExistingTrailsinMidlandAround Midland College:• Approximately 

1.3 miles• Concrete• 6’ width

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Existing Trails in Midland: 22 miles• Approximately 1 mile of trail for every 5,675 

residents in the City

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Existing Trails in Midland: 22 milesProposed Spine Network Trails: 64 milesProposed Trails Total: 77 miles

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Before – Jal Draw near Pinemont Dr.

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After – Jal Draw near Pinemont Dr.

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Before – Drainage along Hereford Blvd.

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After– Drainage along Hereford Blvd.

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Before – Jal Draw near Ward St.

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After – Jal Draw near Ward St.

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Before – Utility Corridor Trail at Lancaster Park

Image source:  Google Earth

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After – Utility Corridor Trail at Lancaster Park

Image source:  Google Earth

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What are Quiet Streets?

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Potential Trailheads

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FacilityTypes/Toolbox

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SHARED‐USEPATH(OFF‐STREETTRAIL)

Where:  Drainage, utility, rail or greenbelt corridors

Advantages:  Attractive for riders of many skill levels, can enhance connectivity citywide

Disadvantages:  High cost, requires suitable corridor, concern at street crossings

Cost:  High

Width: 10 ft. preferredUser: pedestrians & bicyclistsWidth: 10 ft. preferredUser: pedestrians & bicyclists

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SIDEPATH(ADJACENTTOROADWAY)

Where:  Streets with adequate parkway width

Advantages:  More appealing to novice or young riders, for areas with no greenbelts

Disadvantages:  Only in areas with very few driveways, less appealing to experienced riders, less predictability at intersections, shared with pedestrians

Cost:  High

Width: 8 ft. min. (10’ minimum, 8’ in constrained areas)

User: pedestrians & bicyclists

Width: 8 ft. min. (10’ minimum, 8’ in constrained areas)

User: pedestrians & bicyclists

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BICYCLELANES

Where:  Streets with lower traffic volumes and speeds

Advantages:  Very inexpensive, easy to implement in many areas with no other option

Disadvantages:  Some riders may not be comfortable near cars

Cost:  Very low

Width: 5 ft. minimumUser: bicyclistsWidth: 5 ft. minimumUser: bicyclists

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BUFFEREDBIKELANES

Where:  Streets with sufficient pavement width

Advantages:  Very inexpensive, easy to implement on some streets in Brownsville, appealing to average riders

Disadvantages:  Requires wider street pavement width

Cost:  Very low

Width: 5 ft. minimum plus striped buffer (min. 24” width)

User: bicyclists

Width: 5 ft. minimum plus striped buffer (min. 24” width)

User: bicyclists

City of Austin

City of Austin

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3 – Downtown Pedestrian Corridors

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5, 7, 9 – Separated Bicycle Routes

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5, 7, 9 – Separated Bicycle Routes

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