Des Moines Trails Connecting a Community City Council Workshop July 26, 2010 1
OVERVIEW Trail Benefits Trails Progress How We Fund Trails What s Next for Trails 2
What is a trail? Paved Trails 10 wide path (8-12 ) Asphalt or concrete ADA compliant Plowed in winter Follow rivers, creeks, greenways, RR lines, streets Connect neighborhoods, recreation, work, shopping Unpaved Trails Crushed rock trails Dirt trails Water trails Equestrian Trails 3
Trails Connect People Nature People Places People 4
The Benefits of Trails Environmental Green infrastructure Air quality Awareness Economic Property values Tourism Economic development Community Public health Engagement History, culture & education 5
Green infrastructure Protect floodplains and greenways along rivers and streams Protect wildlife corridors Clean Air Bicycle and walking commuters Environmental Awareness Follow rivers and creeks Bring people closer to nature Environmental 6
Tourism Bicycle tourists American Discovery Trail 6,800 miles & 15 states Economic Development Trail-related businesses Gray s Landing & Gray s Lake Office Park Property Values Value growth *2 nd most important community amenity Economic 7
Community Engagement Public Health Physical activity (trail trip is worth $4) Work into daily routine Safe routes to school and work Mental relief Community Engagement Charitable Events Volunteerism Spontaneous interaction Education, History and Culture Historic places Sense of place 8
Survey Information Most Used Most Needed Most Important Most Willing to Fund Trails Progress 9
Des Moines Trail Timeline Metro Trails Regional Trails Criteria Used to Build Connections TRAILS PROGRESS 10
Des Moines Trails Timeline 1973 Bill Riley Trail Late 1970 s 1990 s Neal Smith Gay Lea & Wilson 2001 2005 John Pat & Kruidenier Meredith Dorrian Trail Trail InterUrban Trails Trails 2009 Walnut Creek & Waveland, Phase 1 Trails 1.7 miles 8 total miles 18 total miles 25 total miles 31 total miles 40 total miles 11
Trails Progress 12
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Criteria Used to Build Connections Using Limited Funds to Serve the Most People Network Site Suitability Funding Connection of larger trail segments On-street bike network Employment centers Neighborhoods Recreation Shopping Greenways Rivers Abandoned railroad lines Along streets (sidepaths) Challenges Budgeted Leverage other funds Cost Effective 16
Prioritizing CIP Funds Grants Partnerships Donations Mayor s Annual Ride HOW WE FUND TRAILS 17
How We Prioritize CIP Funds Outside Funds Related Construction Project Significance of Trail Connection Renovation Grant Deadlines Cost Sharing Neighborhood/ Local Existing conditions Matching Funds Inflexible timeframe Central Iowa Network Alternative repair options From 1999-2010, breakdown of trail funding has been 68% CIP and 32% other funds. Trails Funding 18
Grant Funding State Funding State Recreational Trails (IDOT) Resource Enhancement and Protection - REAP (IDNR) Community Attraction and Tourism - CAT (IDED) River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism - RECAT (IDED) Federal Funding Federal Recreational Trails (IDOT) Transportation Enhancements Regional (MPO) Federal Transportation Enhancements (IDOT) Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (IDOT) - new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - new Trails Funding 19
Partnerships Polk County Trestle to Trestle Trail Trestle to Trestle Trail repair We will be seeking Grant assistance West Des Moines 63 rd Street Connection City of Pleasant Hill Central Iowa Trail Signage for Gay Lea Wilson Trail Water Works Bill Riley Trail Army Corps of Engineers Neal Smith Trail McHenry Park Trail Trails Funding 20
Donations Past: Krudienier Trail Meredith Trail Principal Riverwalk Future: Gray s Lake Trail Connection Des Moines River Trail Trails Funding 21
Mayor s Annual Ride for Trails Approximately 900 riders Generated $65,000 net revenue since 2007 Trails Funding 22
Des Moines River Trail Des Moines to Carlisle Trail 63 rd Street Trail Connection Waveland Trails McHenry Park Trail Gray s Lake Trail Connection Welker Avenue Trail Connection Bicycle and Trail Master Plan Trail Designations WHAT S NEXT? 23
Des Moines River Trail, Phase 1 2.5 miles $2.4 Million estimate $800,000 in grant funds (ICAAP, REAP, SRT) $824,000 CIP funds RECAT Vision Iowa funds pending Will be seeking Polk County grant assistance Start Spring 2011 Remove 20,000 kg of CO/year (77 vehicles) Regional Connection 24
Des Moines to Carlisle Trail Regional Connection 25
63 rd Street Trail Connection 780 feet $340,000 est. Start Spring 2011 West Des Moines funding construction ($300,000) Des Moines funding engineering ($40,000) Completes a 14-mile connection from downtown through West Des Moines Regional Connection 26
Waveland Trails Neighborhood Connection 27
McHenry Park Trail Connection.3 mile $200,000 50% cost share with ACOE Summer 2010-2011 Neighborhood Connection 28
Gray s Lake Trail Connection.6 miles $310,000 estimate Gray s Lake Neighborhood Fundraising Seeking Polk County assistance Date TBD Links into future Bike Boulevard leading to SuperBlock Neighborhood Connection 29
Welker Avenue Trail Connection 380 feet $75-85,000 estimate Requires upgraded railroad crossing ADA difficulties Alternate access available Leave as-is Neighborhood Connection 30
Bicycle and Trail Master Plan Alta Planning + Design Helps the City to become more bicycle friendly Addresses: trails on-street bike network education, enforcement and encouragement projects 31
Trail Designation Officially designating trails with name and location Enables enforcement of City Code 32
Questions? 33