AGENDA Introductions Project Background Project Schedule Presentation Open House Discussion Wrap Up
STAKEHOLDER MEETING #1
Pipeline Trail Preliminary Design DECEMBER 17, 2019
History • • •
Unofficial recreation access Community & Transportation planning support (1990’s) Feasibility Study (2007)
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City: Tacoma Dome Station to City boundary County: 72nd and Waller to 94th Ave Future: South Hill Community Connections/Foothills Trail
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2019 – project kickoff 2020 – public engagement, preliminary design, grant funding 2021 – public engagement, complete design 2022-2023 – begin construction (funding dependent)
Trail Development Project Timeline
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PROJECT CONTEXT
Project Background
72nd Street East and Waller Road
94th Street East
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PROJECT EXTENTS
Project Background
Objectives • • • • • • •
Provide separated shared use path Incorporate equestrian trail where conditions allow Provide safe crossings Maintain TPU’s service road access Identify trailhead parking opportunities Maintain residential primary driveway access Pursue grant funding for construction
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OBJECTIVES
Project Background
Preliminary Design
nov
dec
analysis & inventory stakeholder meeting #1
jan
feb
alternatives evaluation
mar
preliminary design
may
grant application
stakeholder meeting #2 public meeting #1
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apr
public meeting #2
Project Schedule
Project Corridor • • • • •
5.5 miles – 6 sheets 12 road crossings Multiple driveway crossings 2 parks Multiple destinations
1 2 3 4 Half Dollar Park
9
5 6
12
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MAPPING
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
72nd St E/Waller Rd E to
Vickery Ave E
1 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
72nd St E/Waller Rd E to
Vickery Ave E
1 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
(Average Daily Trips)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
Vickery Ave E past
Orangegate Park
2 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
Vickery Ave E thru
Orangegate Park
2 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Parking location undetermined at Orangegate Park
(Average Daily Trips)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Parking location undetermined at Orangegate Park
(Average Daily Trips)
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
Canyon Rd E to
63rd Ave E
3 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
Canyon Rd E to
63rd Ave E
3 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
64th Ave Ct E to
S Fruitland
4 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
64th Ave Ct E to
S Fruitland
4 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Verify: Future intersection improvements
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
S Fruitland/SR 512 to
87th Ave Ct E
5 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
S Fruitland/SR 512 to
87th Ave Ct E
5 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
87th Ave Ct E to
94th Ave E
6 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
from
87th Ave Ct E to
94th Ave E
6 Pipeline Trail
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Inventory/Analysis
Project Corridor to the North Trail width and surfacing Separation from service road Barrier treatments Crossing treatments Signage/striping
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RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED
Tacoma Segment
Orangegate Park and Half Dollar Park Parking Restrooms/shelter Signage/wayfinding Park master plans in future
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PRECEDENTS AND STANDARDS
Trailhead Components
Street Crossings Vehicular Bicycle/Pedestrian Equestrian
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MIXED MODES
Crossing Options
Branding Mountain/territorial views Rural and agrarian Utility/history Other?
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BRANDING
Trail Identity
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Questions?
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Contact: Brianne Blackburn brianne.blackburn@piercecountywa.gov www.piercecountywa.gov/PipelineTrail