EXHIBIT 53: MARION STREET CROSSING

DARE DR.

MARION ST.

A branded crosswalk at Marion Street will enhance safety at this intersection. Branded signage and fencing will visually connect this crossing with the others in the rail corridor. If the trestle at the current trail terminus south of this intersection is repaired, extensions and future connections to the Wilderness Gateway State Trail and Thermal Belt Rail Trail will be possible.

GLENWOOD AVE.

PROJECT A.4 JOSEPH MCDOWELL HISTORICAL CATAWBA RIVER GREENWAY

The Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba River Greenway extends along the Catawba River approximately 1.6 miles from its eastern trailhead behind the McDowell House to the western trailhead located on Sam Phillips Drive. This paved trail was established in 2010 by the City and was expanded in 2014 with the help of the McDowell Trails Association. Recent land acquisitions by the Foothills Conservancy of NC and their partners will allow connectivity with the nearby Catawba River Greenway at Greenlee Park.

A.4.1 Joseph McDowell House Trailhead Enhancements

The trailhead located at the Joseph McDowell House sees a high volume of users due to its convenient location. Trailhead expansion will increase parking capacity and allow development of important amenities.

ACTION ITEMS: • Develop and implement site-specific construction plans for enhancements to the Joseph McDowell

House Trailhead.

A.4.2 Interpretive Trail

An interpretive trail located along the Catawba River Greenway will provide visitors with historical information about Native American settlement in the area. Interpretive signs will also tell the stories of the Revolutionary War era and family history of local McDowell and Carson families.

ACTION ITEMS: • Develop and install interpretive signs that incorporate high quality graphic panels and interactive displays that tell the stories of the former residents of the area.