Public Meeting. September, 2011

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1 Public Meeting September, 2011

2 1. Why are we here tonight? 1. What are Greenways? 2. Results of the Greenways Survey 3. Vision for Chautauqua County Greenways Evaluating, Analyzing, and Identifying Corridors Discussion and Questions 4. Natural System Greenway Recommendations 5. Recreation Greenway Recommendations 6. Potential Demonstration Projects Group Exercise to Rank Priorities 7. Management Structure 8. Discussion/Next Steps

3 Comprehensive Plan Recommended Action Stakeholder Group 3% Occupancy Tax Dedicated Funding Source Management of our Parks and Natural Assets

4 me greenways are recreational corridors or scenic byways that ay accommodate motorized and non motorized vehicles. hers function almost exclusively for environmental protection d are not designed for human passage.

5 Communities Recreation, Culture, & History Natural Areas

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7 o Responded? 13 (of 700+) completed entire survey 50 long term residents of County ges mostly and trong family ties (residents and visitors) ver 90% support hiking; protecting the atural environment; more trail and open pace development igh interest in volunteering for aintenance, especially on trails that onnect destinations

8 hat do People Want? Connect Destinations Good Signage System Promote Existing Trails More Well Maintained Feel Safe Places to Sit Suit Diverse Types Keep Things Simple

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10 R VISION (how we see ourselves 5 to 10 years from now) 020 Chautauqua County envisions a system of greenways planned, implemented, and naged to: ovide opportunities for active living by providing a variety of land and water based trails to facilitate lthy lifestyles for our physical and mental well being; ovide alternative transportation corridors for us to access work, school, business districts, parks, eums, historic sites, and other cultural resources; nnect us to the land, to each other, and to archaeological, historic, and cultural resources; nserve sensitive natural resources for their essential functions, ecosystems and habitat; and to serve open space for continued agricultural production and to maintain the rural character that is the e of Chautauqua residents; corporate Chautauqua County s brand, the The World s Learning Center, into all aspects of the nty s greenway system; ovide leadership to the County s cities, towns, villages, and hamlets by advocating for and in lementing complete streets, active living, and sustainable land use practices throughout the County; hance economic development and tourism in our business districts; and

11 R GOALS (specific ideas about how we will accomplish our mission & vision) achieve this vision we have established seven goals: al One: al Two: al Three: al Four: al Five: Active Living/Alternative Transportation Conservation of Natural Resources Connectivity and Trail Development Management, Operations, and Maintenance The World s Learning Center al Six: Leadership al Seven: Marketing & Tourism

12 atural Infrastructure ological Infrastructure drologic Infrastructure

13 French Creek Cassadaga Creek Conewango Creek Canadaway Creek Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua Creek Cherry Creek Twentymile Creek Goose Creek Bear Lake Outlet Little Brokenstraw Creek Stillwater Creek Brokenstraw Creek Lake Erie Clear Creek Findley Lake Silver Creek Walnut Creek Prendergast Creek Cattaraugus Creek Natural Systems Greenways with Vineyard Overlay

14 Recreation & Transportation Greenway Corridor Analysis Multi Use Trails Seaway Trail

15 posed Recreation Greenways

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17 reation & Transportation Greenway Corridors ritization Criteria & Proposed Trail Corridors Trail Type (Regional, County, Connector) Existing Trail Group Support Corridor Status Connectivity Funding Opportunities & Partners Prioritization Criteria Trail Use Priority Rank ngo Creek Paddle Trail X Exceptional uqua County Rail Trail X X X X X X Exceptional Clymer Rail Trail X X X X X X Exceptional to Sherman Rail Trail X X X X X X Exceptional urg to North Warren PA Rail Trail X X X X X X Exceptional akes Seaway Trail Scenic Byway X X Exceptional Blockville to Jamestown On Road Trail X X Significant ll Hill State Forest to Cockaigne Equestrian Trail X Significant ast Overland Trail Harris Hill Extension X X Significant e to Westfield Rail Trail (Portage Trail extension) X X X X X X Significant rg to Falconer Rail Trail X X X X X X Significant r to Sinclairsville Rail Trail X X X X X X Significant sville to Fredonia Rail Trail X X X X X X Significant Cusimano Westside Overland Trail X X X X X X Significant oin River Paddle Trail X Significant ld to Barcelona Harbor On Road Trail X X Significant Economic Development Potential Extension of Existing Trail Total Priority Non Motorized Shared Use Path Hiking Biking Mountain Biking Equestrian Cross Country Skiing All Terrain Vehicle Snowmobile Water Trail

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19 hat is a Trail Town? ails Towns provide the goods and services desired by trail users and visitors to the County. Enticing trail users to get off the trail and into your town. Welcoming trail users to your town by making information about the community readily available at the trail. Making a strong and safe connection between your town and the trail. Educating local businesses on the economic benefits of meeting the needs of trail tourists. Recruiting new businesses or expand existing ones to fill gaps in the goods or services that trail users need. Promoting the trail friendly character of the town. Working with neighboring communities to promote the entire trail corridor as a tourist destination. A potential trail town must provide at least 3 of the 4 goods and services: Main Street Food Lodging Fuel

20 Main Street Food Lodging Fuel Entertainment Recreation Cultural / Historic Sites Other Attraction(s) Proximity of Trail to Main Street No. of Trail Connections Local Partners Economic Development Potential Existing or Proposed Trail Potential Trail Town Potential Major Hub Potential Hub Significant Exceptional Priority Potential Trail Towns and Hubs Proposed Core Attributes Supporting Attributes Prioritization Criteria Classification Jamestown X X X X X X X X TT Total Sherman X X X X TT Mayville X X X X TT Cherry Creek X X X X TT Dunkirk X X X X X TT Falconer X X X X X TT Westfield X X X X X X X TT Fredonia X X X X X X X X TT Frewsburg X X X TT Irving X X X TT Forestville X X X TT Lakewood X X X X X X X X TT Silver Creek X X MH Celoron X X H Gerry X X X X TT Bemus Point X X X X X X X X TT Clymer X X X TT Stockton X H Findley Lake X X X X X MH

21 Irving Legend Dunkirk Sheridan Forestville Trail Town Fredonia Activity Hub Brocton Major Hub 1.Silver Creek 2.Findley Lake 3.Ashville 4.Sunset Bay 5.Van Buren Bay 6.Lily Dale Westfield Mayville Cassaadaga Sinclairville Camp Onyahsa Cherry Creek Cockaigne Hub 1.Celeron 2.Stockton 3.Kennedy 4.Maple Springs 5.French Creek 6.Barcelona 7.Bear Lake Sherman Peek n Peak Panama Clymer Gerry Bemus Point Roger Tory Peterson Lakewood Falconer Jamestown Frewsburg

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23 ing Mountain Biking in Chautauqua County Project: icipalities: escription: Solidify the sport of mountain biking in Chautauqua County by capitalizing on what is in place, increasing trail mileage, and growing the economic impact the sport and its enthusiasts would produce for the County. Towns of Gerry, Cherry Creek, and Villenova as well as the Village of Cherry Creek. Continue development of the Harris Hill Ext. mountain bike trails. There are approximately another three to four miles flagged for proposed trail creation. This would create nine to ten miles entailing four distinct loops. Other potential mountain bike trail opportunities throughout the county are also a part of the recommendations.

24 To the south, this trail can link up with the North Warren Trail to connect to Warren, PA. Future extensions to the north could take the trail through Sinclairville and Cassadaga into Fredonia. Additional future connections could include a spur to the Jamestown Audubon Center on Riverside Road. sylvania State Line to Falconer Trail Project: Develop a multi use trail from the Pennsylvania State Line to Falconer. icipalities: escription: Towns of Carroll, Ellicott, and Poland as well as the Village of Falconer. This trail will follow the former New York Central railroad corridor, which is owned by Chautauqua Rails to Trails, from the PA state line to the Village of Frewsburg. From Frewsburg to Falconer the corridor is owned by.

25 tauqua County ATV Park Project: Develop an ATV park and trail system in Chautauqua County. It has been communicated by county wide ATV enthusiasts that there needs to be more places or more opportunities to ride in the county. icipalities: escription: To be determined The first step would be to approach the riders in Chautauqua County to form a ATV riders group. The next step would be to complete a feasibility study to determine the details of the ATV initiative, including the best location for an ATV Park and trail system.

26 tauqua Institution to Barcelona Harbor Trail Project: icipalities: escription: Implement recommendations from the Westfield Connections Plan with an additional connection to the Chautauqua Institution. Village and Town of Westfield as well as the Village of Mayville and the Town of Chautauqua. This trail would follow along the historic rail and trolley rights of way, as well as along rural roads that make their way through the countryside and vineyards. The additional connection would extend south from the existing Chautauqua Rails to Trails corridor along Route 394 to the Chautauqua Institution. This connection would enable seasonal visitors to the Institution to access the Villages of Mayville and Westfield and Barcelona

27 land Trails Maintenance Improvements Project: icipalities: escription: Maintenance and management recommendations for the Overland Trails. Towns of Harmony, North Harmony, Sherman, Chautauqua, Gerry, Ellington, Cherry Creek, Charlotte, and Arkwright. This project would entail the assessment of the existing maintenance and management of these trails, making recommendations for future maintenance and management improvements, and implementing the recommended improvements.

28 akoin Park Trail (Jamestown Riverwalk Ext.) Project: icipalities: escription: Extend the Jamestown Riverwalk from the City center through Chadakoin Park along the Chadakoin River. City of Jamestown and Town of Ellicott. Construct a trail from the terminus of the existing Riverwalk in downtown Jamestown along the Northeast bank of the Chadakoin River. This trail will follow the former Jamestown Westfield & Northwestern Railroad abandoned electric interurban line. The proposed trail would terminate at Denison Avenue in Ellicott Township.

29 ds of Chautauqua County Greenways Project: icipalities: escription: Create an organization or group to champion the recommendations of the Chautauqua County Greenway Trail Plan recommendations. All municipalities. This group would set priorities, lobby for support, and pursue funding to implement projects.

30 & West Side Overland Trail Loops Project: icipalities: escription: Create loop trails at the end of both the East Side and West Side Overland trails to improve upon the out and back trail user experience. The Towns of Arkwright, Charlotte, Chautauqua, Cherry Creek, Clymer, Ellington, Gerry, Harmony, North Harmony, Sherman, and Villenova. Create small loops at the end of the north and south terminus of both trails so that trail users don t have to turn around to do an out and back. These trails could be created within the existing DEC property.

31 strian Trail System Expansion Project: icipalities: escription: Build on the planned network of equestrian trails in Cherry Creek. Towns of Gerry, Ellington, Cherry Creek, Charlotte, and Arkwright. Determine the best routes for extending equestrian trails north out of Boutwell State Forest to Canadaway Creek Wildlife Management Area, south from Cockaigne Ski Area to Harris Hill State Forest and Hatch Creek Wildlife Management Area, and east through Cattaragus County to the Pine Hill Equestrian Trail.

32 rman Trail Town Study Project: Sherman Trail Town Feasibility Study. nicipalities: Village/Town of Sherman. Description: Complete a feasibility study to determine the potential to develop and promote the Village of Sherman as a Trail Town.

33 k La rie E e 1. Growing Mountain Biking 2. PA State Line to Falconer Trail 3. Chautauqua County ATV Park 4. Chautauqua Institution to Barcelona Harbor Trail 5. Overland Trails Maintenance Improvements 6. Chadakoin Park Trail 7. Friends of Chautauqua Greenways 8. East & West Side Overland Trail Loops 9. Equestrian Trail System Expansion 10. Sherman Trail Town Study

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35 Over 100 potential partners and stakeholders have been identified!

36 eys to Getting It Done

37 round Rules Every idea is valid; Please respect the opinions of others. You do not have to agree with every idea that is suggested; Even if you don t agree, this is not the time to debate a specific item. Groups Please have a spokesperson speak for the entire group. Pleaseremain quiet while someone else is talking; Everyone will have a chance to speak. Please keep your statements as clear and concise as possible. Convey one issue per turn. Pleaserespect the time limit.

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