Northaven Trail Phase 2 Initial Project Overview Partnership Project to extend existing Northaven Trail Improve Bike/Ped Connectivity On Dallas Trail Network Plan City and County Funding Oncor Texas Trails Program Introduction of Project Team Background Location Funding Schedule
Project Made Possible By Oncor Electric Texas Trails Program Council Member Jennifer Gates City of Dallas Council District 13 Council Member Lee Kleinman City of Dallas Council District 11 Commissioner Mike Cantrell Dallas County Commissioner District 2 Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia Dallas County Commissioner District 4 City of Dallas Park Board Friends of Northaven Trail and many other project partners
Current and Potential Project Partners Partnering = Trust + Commitment + Shared Vision Dallas County (Project Manager): Commissioner Districts #2, #4 Department of Public Works City of Dallas: Council Districts #13, #11, #6 Park & Recreation Public Works & Transportation Streets Department DWU Consultants: Urban Engineers Group La Terra Studio Community: Friends of Northaven Trail Bicycle Friendly North Dallas Nearby Property Owners Churches YMCA General Public Other Agencies/Entities: Oncor, TxDOT, NTTA, DART, Utilities
More Than A Trail Creating a Sense of Place Providing Safe & Convenient Access Promoting a healthy lifestyle
More Than A Trail Provides Connectivity Workplace, Home & Schools Retail, Churches, Parks & Recreation Centers Transit, Trails & Bike Routes Overcomes Barriers Commuter Routes Reduce Traffic Congestion Reduce Air Pollution Dealey Elementary School
Benefits of Trail Development Research on trail impacts found that trails Improve health and wellbeing Enhance sense of community Reduce crime and vandalism Raise property values Sources: American Trails, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Urban Land, National Association of Realtors and National Association of Homebuilders
Benefits of Trail Development Valuable form of alternative transportation Recreational amenity that accommodates multiple types of trail users Strong trail system is a Quality of Life asset often attractive to relocating corporations Enhancing sense of place for neighborhoods I live by Northaven Trail
Northaven Trail Milestones 2005 Northaven Trail Included in the adopted City of Dallas Trail Network Master Plan 2008 City of Dallas submitted project proposal in Dallas County MCIP 5th Call for Projects 2009 Phase I (Preston to Valleydale) initial planning and design begins 2010 County MCIP funding commitments &2011 approved for Northaven Trail 2012 Phase I completed by City of Dallas 2012 Initial planning efforts on Phase 2 until design funding available 2012, Nov City Bond Election Approved funding for Northaven Trail Phase 2 Design funding programmed in FY 2014 Construction funding in FY 2016 2013, Fall Funding available to begin design Northaven Trail Corridor
Overall Northaven Trail Corridor Overview Royal Park Northaven Park Town North YMCA White Rock Creek Trail JCC Cottonwood Trail LB Houston Golf Course & Tennis Courts LB Houston Nature Trails Harry Hines Ped Bridge & Wide Sidewalks EFAC (Elm Fork Athletic Complex) Future Phase 3 Harry Hines to Elm Fork Denton Dr Phase 1 Northaven Phase 2 Proposed Alignment Project Limits: Phase 2 Preston Rd to DART at Walnut Hill/Denton Northaven Phase I To White Rock Lake SoPac Trail Phase 4 BIKE/PED PROJECTS: Completed Projects Planned Projects Northaven Phase 2 (Subject to Change) East West Bike/Ped Corridor Primarily within property owned by Oncor Electric Over 11 mile route from Elm Fork to White Rock Creek Existing Phase I (Preston to Valleydale): Over 2 miles completed in 2012 Access to Parks, Schools, Churches, JCC Future Connections Trails East of US 75: White Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, future SoPac West of IH 35E: Elm Fork Athletic Complex, LB Houston facilities, Campion Trail Off Road Bike Trails Moss Park
Northaven Phase 2 Project Overview Map (Trail Alignment Subject to Change) Northaven Rd Royal Ln Marsh Ln Midway Rd Preston Rd Northaven Trail Phase 2 Proposed Alignment (subject to change) with options being studied Walnut Hill Ln From existing trail (Phase I) at Preston Road to Walnut Hill/Denton DART Station (Green Line) Total length: approximately 6.25 miles Middle segment of overall Northaven Trail Corridor Connections: Schools, Parks, Churches, Community Facilities, DART, Retail/Commercial
Trail to be primarily within Oncor property Oncor Texas Trails Program Licensing Agreement between City and Oncor allowing use as Park facility (e.g. existing Phase I Preston Rd to Valleydale Dr) Various Oncor requirements to allow trail use on property Trail width and offset from towers Allowed amenities & associated requirements Lighting generally not allowed Maintenance and other requirements Some requirements have changed since Northaven Phase I Existing uses within Oncor property (e.g. power stations, parking) may require options outside of Oncor property Trail easements and/or use of adjacent alleyways Sidewalks/On street bike facilities near DART Green Line light rail station
Additional Coordination Various City Departments for trail facility, roadway crossings, stormwater drainage, alleyway adjustments, etc Friends of Northaven Trail Trail facility and opportunities for amenities TxDOT Modifications for crossing Preston Road (SH 289) NTTA Separated facility for trail users on the existing Northaven Road bridge over Dallas North Tollway (DNT) DART Station access and possible adjustments to bus stops Franchise Utility Providers (AT&T, Atmos, Oncor, TWC, etc ) Possible utility relocations Shared access to utilities located in alleyways
General Project Information Conceptual Typical Section: Typical width of 12 feet (access width varies) May be reduced for short lengths within constrained areas 4 to 6 thick reinforced concrete pavement Compliance with accessibility standards: <2% Cross slope, <5% longitudinal slope Barrier free ramps May need to reconstruct alleyways to achieve cross slope
Current Estimated Project Funding Source FY 2012 FY 2014 FY 2016 TOTAL City (Park, (2012 Bond) $50,000 $256,590 $1,454,010 $1,760,600 County MCIP* $50,000 $256,590 $1,454,010 $1,760,600 Totals: $100,000 $513,180 $2,908,020 $3,521,200 *County Major Capital Improvement Program (MCIP) funding eligible for up to 50% of basic transportation infrastructure items*** Funding for Future Phases Pending Funding Match Additionally Dallas County currently has $1,739,400 pending an equal funding match from the City and/or Others** towards basic transportation infrastructure items*** **Funding match may also be from Regional, State or Federal funding grants or private donations facilitated by the City. *** Amenities can be incorporated into MCIP project as City only costs
Phased approach based on funding availability Ongoing Conceptual (30%) Design/Master Plan Study entire 6.25 mile length in greater detail Confirm initial segment length To be completed with currently available funding Identify/define future phases Limits and estimated costs
Extent of Initial Segment with Current Available Funding More detail at Spring 2014 Public Workshop Challenging conditions compared to typical trails Possible alleyway modifications to meet accessibility standards Alleys needed to pass by existing parking, sub stations within Oncor property Shared use to preserve existing rear driveway access to/from alley Turnouts along alleyways could help avoid conflicts Street crossings and new traffic control devices Creek and drainage ditch crossings Curvilinear path similar to Northaven Phase I Influenced by required trail offset distances from Oncor towers and reaching good locations for street crossings Balancing Amenities and Trail Length Basic trail item costs shared by City/County Amenity costs from City funding and/or Others (donations, funding grants)
Potential Funding Opportunities Future City Bond Program Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Federal funding program for transportation alternatives such as trails 2014 Call for Projects For North Central Texas Region (12 Counties) only $28M available Maximum award of $3.0M (requires minimum $750,000 local match) Construction can begin in FY 2016 Private Donations Funding or easements for basic trail infrastructure Coordinate through City of Dallas as match to County funding Amenities Friends of Northaven Trail in coordination with City of Dallas
I Planning & Preliminary Design Project definition, Conceptual design (30% Design Completion) Preliminary design (60% Design Completion) II Primary Design (90% Design Completion) III Design Completion/Right Of Way (ROW) Complete design Begin acquiring necessary easements and/or ROW IV ROW Completion/Utility Adjustments Complete acquiring necessary easements and/or ROW Utility companies to complete any necessary adjustments V Project Delivery Construction Project Close out
Current Progress/Upcoming Activities Consultant Selection Initial Planning Public Meeting/Introductory Overview of Project Ongoing Conceptual Design/Master Plan (Field Survey, Drainage Analysis, Crossings, Traffic Signal Analysis, Conceptual Schematics, Cost Estimates, Phasing Plan) Stakeholder Meetings Public Workshop Park Board Approval of Master Plan Begin Preliminary Design
Estimated Schedule (subject to change) Initial Planning Efforts, Stakeholder Meetings Public Information Meeting introducing project Stakeholder Meetings Public Workshop (near 30% design completion) Submit Application for TAP Funding Grant Park Board Approval of Master Plan Public Workshop (near 60% design completion) TAP Funding Grant Application Selections Design Completion (Subject to Oncor, City, TxDOT, NTTA approvals, TAP) City Oncor Licensing Agreement (Subject to Design Completion) Right Of Way (ROW) & Utility Adjustments City of Dallas Bond sale for construction funding Bid Construction (Subject to ROW, Utilities, Bond sale, TAP) Begin construction on initial segment (Subject to Bid date) 2012/13 November 2013 Spring 2014 Spring 2014 May 2014 Summer 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015 Summer&Fall 2015 Fall/Late 2015 Early 2016 2016