Zoey Mauck - ISU Landscape Architecture and Planning Student Tom Neppl - Instructor Developed in partnership with the National Park Service’ Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program Fall 2017
The “Connecting Jefferson’s Parks and Schools” project was a joint effort between the National Park Service’ Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, Jefferson Park and Recreation, and the Iowa State University Departments of Landscape Architecture and Community and Regional Planning. Beginning with initial site visits and preliminary meetings in August, the project has been shaped through weekly student/instructor meetings at Iowa State, monthly public meetings in Jefferson, and a variety of content reviews by Iowa State faculty, Jefferson community members, and collaboration with Vireo Landscape Architecture. From August to December, the scope of the project has grown from a proposal strictly to create a trail system to connect parks and schools within Jefferson into a comprehensive bike and pedestrian plan to connect the entire community. If implemented, there is great opportunity for Jefferson to become a prime destination off of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and a model for other small towns when creating connectivity plans.
I would like to thank the following for making this project possible: Tom Neppl: Iowa State Course Instructor Vicky Lautner: Director of Jefferson Park and Recreation Brian Leaders: Landscape Architect with NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Rachel Oestmann: NPS Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Intern Tom Bentley: Landscape Architect with Vireo Carlton Basmajian: Iowa State Community and Regional Planning Academic Advisor Michael Martin: Iowa State Landscape Architecture Academic Advisor And many other faculty and students who provided guidance along the way
This logo is an original design for the community of Jefferson, Iowa by Zoey Mauck
Table of Contents Vision Methods Understanding Jefferson: Parks, Schools, and Other Assets Understanding Jefferson: Uncomfortable + Missing Sidewalks Understanding Jefferson: Traffic Counts and Quiet Alternatives Design Development Network Map Infrastructure Terminology: Bike Lane Infrastructure Terminology: Multi-Use Path Infrastructure Terminology: Shoulder Path Infrastructure Terminology: Neighborhood Boulevard Infrastructure Terminology: Improved Crossing Individual Routes: Parks and Schools Individual Routes: Bike Routes Individual Routes: Community-Desired Connections Individual Routes: Route Overlaps Trail Amenities Route Overlap Locations New Connections New Connections - Total Mileage Final Vision Sources Large Network Map
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VISION
CONNECT
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This connectivity plan unites Jefferson’s parks, schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail with the goal of better connecting the community, expanding the current connection options, and promoting the importance of living an active lifestyle. Whether for transportation, exercise, or recreation, all community members and visitors should be able to access the many great destinations Jefferson has to offer via comfortable walking or biking infrastructure.
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METHODS
Site Visits
Route Feedback
Infrastructure Preference
Community Meetings 4
UNDERSTANDING JEFFERSON
Parks, Schools, and Other Assets
Parks + Schools
Bike Amenities
Mapping the key areas to focus on in this network (parks, schools, and other community assets) helps to determine where routes should be considered for maximum efficiency and use.
Community Buildings
Business Areas
Landmarks
Comprehensive Assets
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UNDERSTANDING JEFFERSON
Uncomfortable + Missing Sidewalks No Sidewalks
Mapping the missing and uncomfortable sidewalks reveals that the core of Jefferson is well-connected, but the surrounding neighborhoods in all directions are not.
One Sidewalk
Low-Quality Sidewalks
Comprehensive Sidewalk Inventory
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UNDERSTANDING JEFFERSON VISION
Traffic Counts and Quiet Alternatives
Looking at traffic counts emphasizes that Lincoln Way and Elm Street are two major through-ways that should be avoided for a comfortable pedestrian experience. The pink lines indicate roads close to these major roads that could be considered as safer walking and biking locations.
Annual Average Daily Traffic (Iowa DOT)
Alternative Routes to Busy Roads
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Design Development
Key
Bike and Pedestrian Network
Existing 2-Sidewalk Road Existing 1-Sidewalk Road Raccoon River Valley Trail Proposed Sidewalk Proposed Marked Crossing Propose Paving Road Proposed On-Street Bike Lane To Wild Rose Casino
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Proposed Off-Street Multi-Use Path
Key
Proposed Paved Shoulder Bike Path
Existing 2-Sidewalk Road
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Existing 1-Sidewalk Road
Proposed “Node” or New Destination
Raccoon River Valley Trail
Proposed Neighborhood Boulevard
Proposed Sidewalk Proposed Marked Crossing
Proposed Bike Markings/ Signs
Propose Paving Road
Head Park
Proposed On-Street Bike Lane Joint between Head and Washington Park
Boulevard Treatment
Proposed Off-Street Multi-Use Path
Wash. Park
Kum & Go
Head Park
Proposed Paved Shoulder Bike Path
End of Trail
Proposed “Node” or New Destination
Wash. Park
T0wn
Hospital
Proposed Neighborhood Boulevard
Middle School
Square
Middle School
Russell Park
Russell Park
Kelso Park
Beginning of new trail
Chataqua Park
Kelso Park
To Scranton, IA Trails and Deal’s Orchard
Chataqua Park
Elementary School
Elementary School
Elementary connection to Raccoon River Valley Trail
Key
North Racco
Existing Connection
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Daubendiek Park
Proposed Sidewalk
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Proposed Bike Lane Daubendiek Park
Proposed Multi-Use Path River Connection
Proposed Shoulder Path
High School
Proposed Neighborhood Boulevard Proposed Bike Markings High School
To Jefferson Community Golf Course and Henderson County Park
South to Raccoon River Valley Trail Loop
Proposed Traffic Calming Additions 0’
500’
1000’
2000’
Proposed Improved Crossing
© OpenStreetMap (and) contributors, CC-BY-SA
Jefferson Community Golf Course
To Raccoon River Valley Trail Loop
Seven Hills County Park
September The initial map for the project began only with connections between the parks and schools.
To Henderson County Park
0’ 175’ 300’
0’ 175’ 300’
600’
October As the process continued, routes began connecting to the south and west neighborhoods.
600’
November Through community feedback and continued town analysis, a more comprehensive connection system was created for Jefferson.
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NETWORK MAP
Wild Rose Casino
Hwy
Hwy
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Highway 30
30
N Grimmell Rd
Syngenta Seeds
New Fut ur Dev e T el rail op E m xten en t an sion d Cas to in o
New Housing Development
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Landus Cooperative
Elm St
Gelgotha Cemetery
Fareway
W Central St
E Central St
Water Tower
Head Park
Shopko
Key Existing Connection fic Railroad
Union Paci
Proposed Sidewalk
E Clark St
W Clark St
Paul Nally Park N Pinet St
Little League Fields
Proposed Bike Lane
Hy-Vee
N Grimmell Rd
E Adams St
Proposed Multi-Use Path
W Washington St
Town Courthouse Public Library
N Chestnut St
Hospital
N Walnut St
N West St
Wash. Park
Proposed Shoulder Path
Square E Lincoln Way
W Lincoln Way Greene County Community Center
Softball and Baseball Fields
E Locust St
Jefferson Cemetery
W Monroe St
W Madison St
Proposed Bike Markings
W South St
Westwood Drive
Proposed Neighborhood Boulevard
Jefferson Fairgrounds
Elm St
W Lincoln Way
S Grimmell Rd
Post Office
Middle School
S Walnut St
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Proposed Traffic Calming Additions
Russell Park W Park St
Kelso Park
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Chataqua Park
Potential Trail Opportunity
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E Russell St
Elementary School Edgewood Ave
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Proposed Marked Crossing
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W Sunset Rd
Nursing Center
Sunset Rd
High School
To Scranton, IA Trails and Deal’s Orchard
Greenwood Rd
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To Henderson County Park
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To Raccoon River Valley Trail Loop
INFRASTRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY BIKE LANES
Designated space for cyclists on the street
Protected Bike Lane
Regular Bike Lane
Divided Bike Lane
Conditions:
-Streets wide enough to accommodate drive lanes, parking, and the bike lane -Streets with sidewalks
4’ Sidewalk
15’ ROW
6’ Bike Lane 6” Curb
8’ Parking
11.25’ Drive Lane
11.25’ Drive Lane
6’ Bike Lane
10’ Yard
1.5’ Buffer
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INFRASTRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY MULTI-USE PATH: Bike and pedestrian traffic moved off the street
Conditions: -Enough space to accommodate a path, min. 10’ -Few driveways along the path
8’ Multiuse Path
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8’ ROW
26’ Road
INFRASTRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY SHOULDER PATH: A path added to the shoulder of a roadway
Conditions: -Enough space to pave at least a 6’ path -Smooth pavement if added to existing paved shoulder
Varying Width ROW
6’ Bike Lane 6” Rumble Strip
25’ Road
6’ Bike Lane
Varying Width ROW
6” Rumble Strip
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INFRASTRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY A low-traffic street with NEIGHBORHOOD BOULEVARD: traffic-calming strategies
Conditions: -Low traffic counts -Sidewalks for pedestrians -Low speed limit Dense Canopy
10’ Yard
4’ Sidewalk
11’ Drive Lane
15’ ROW 6” Curb
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11’ Drive Lane
10’ Parking Lane 15’ ROW 6” Curb
4’ Sidewalk
10’ Yard
INFRASTRUCTURE TERMINOLOGY IMPROVED CROSSINGS: More attention drawn to pedestrians crossing the street
Conditions: -Busy street -Consistent and/or heavy bike/pedestrian use
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INDIVIDUAL ROUTES Connecting Parks and Schools By taking into account traffic counts, sidewalk conditions, and input from the community, the quickest and safest routes between parks and schools have been established.
Routes between Schools
Routes between Parks
Routes between Parks and Schools
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INDIVIDUAL ROUTES Bike Routes A variety of “bike loops” provide everyone the opportunity to bike recreationally, or commute throughout town.
North Loop - 3.5 Miles
Central Loop - 3.7 Miles
The Jefferson Loop - 8 Miles South Loop - 3.7 Miles
West Loop - 2.1 Miles
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INDIVIDUAL ROUTES Community-Desired Connections In order to ensure that connections being made will be used and valued, it is important to listen to the community’s desires for the network.
Casino
Hospital
Maple Street
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Golf Course
RRVT Expansion
Total Community Desires
ROUTE OVERLAPS The proposed routes were established through the exploration of more than one purpose. By combining the need for connections between parks and schools, additional connections to the Raccoon River Valley trail to provide expanded recreational opportunities, and the connections desired by the community, a comprehensive network is established. By stacking the proposed routes within each of these individual “networks� areas, the overlapping routes and nodes demonstrate which areas will be utilized the most and will serve as areas in need of additional trail and network amenities (displayed to the right) to accommodate the needs of the network-users.
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TRAIL AMENITIES
Additional and New Types of Seating With an increased number of users on the proposed network, providing plenty of seating and rest opportunities will be key to attracting a wide audience of users.
Bike Wrenching Stations Placing bike wrenching stations in town will allow trail users to feel confident knowing they’ll have a place to make a quick repair. Additionally, placing them at schools can provide an opportunity for bike maintenance education.
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Places for Play Creating smaller “pocket parks� throughout the network will encourage further exploration of the network and provide opportunities for fun places to play along the route.
Street Trees Planting trees along the street creates a safe, enclosed feeling for network users, in addition to providing shade to make the street more comfortable.
Additional Bike Racks Bringing bike racks to the schools, parks, and major business areas will make sure network-users have a safe and reliable place to lock their bike each time they go out to ride.
Distance Signage With the addition of four smaller trail loops and one loop that ties together the entire community, tracking the distance you are traveling can make these trails more useful for those completing a workout.
ROUTE OVERLAP LOCATIONS
Parks and Schools
Golf Course
Maple and Elm
Casino
Stacking the proposed routes reveals which areas will be utilized the most and will benefit from streetscape amenities.
Additional Locations along the Network
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NEW CONNECTIONS
Key
Key
Existing Network of Connections
Network of Connections
0’ 175’ 300’
Connections Before the Network
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Added Connections
600’
0’ 175’ 300’
Connections after Network Completion
600’
NEW CONNECTIONS - MILEAGE 17.1 Miles of New Connections in Jefferson
Bike Lane +1.64mi
Multi-Use Path + 8mi
Sidewalk +3.43mi
Shoulder Path + 2.33mi
Neighborhood BLVD +1.7mi
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CONNECT
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PROMOTE
This connectivity plan unites Jefferson’s parks, schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail with the goal of better connecting the community, expanding the current connection options, and promoting the importance of living an active lifestyle. Whether for transportation, exercise, or recreation, all community members and visitors should be able to access the many great destinations Jefferson has to offer via comfortable walking or biking infrastructure. 23
SOURCES Images Vision “Promote� image: http://www.traveliowa.com/trails/raccoon-river-valley-trail/59/ Methods: Community Meetings: http://raccoonvalleyradio.com/2017/08/recharge-wednesdays-are-back-at-thegreene-county-community-center/ Additional and New Types of Seating: http://www.eastonparkatx.com/park/hammock-garden/ Places for Play: https://www.promenyproskoly.cz/cz/inspirujte-se/fotogalerie/galery_show/13.html Street Trees: http://wfrc.org/image_library/ImageLibrary/Street%20Tree-Lined/2/med/Street_Tree_Lined_-_Salt_ Lake_City__1_.htm Bike Wrenching Stations: http://www.cyclehoop.com/product/pumps-stations/deluxe-repair-station/ Additional Bike Racks: http://intensecycles.co/bicycle-rack/bike-garden-bike-rack-outdoor-formssurfaces-withinbicycle-rack/ Distance Signage: http://www.envmt.com/?p=506 Infrastructure Preference Diagrams http://ruraldesignguide.com
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W Lincoln Way
To Scranton, IA Trails and Deal’s Orchard
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Hospital
N Grimmell Rd
N Grimmell Rd
Daubendiek Park
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Water Tower
W Central St
Kelso Park
Wash. Park
N Pinet St
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Edgewood Ave
Greenwood Rd
Shopko
Jefferson Community Golf Course
W Sunset Rd
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Chataqua Park
W Park St
W South St
W Madison St
Little League Fields
W Clark St
Head Park
N Walnut St
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Elm St
Public Library
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Middle School W Monroe St
Hwy
High School
To Henderson County Park
Regency Park
Russell Park
Square
Courthouse
Town
E Adams St
Nursing Center
Sunset Rd
Post Office
Hy-Vee
E Russell St
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New Housing Development
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E Clark St
W Washington St
Fareway
Greene County Community Center
Elm St
Gelgotha Cemetery
S Walnut St
Westwood Drive
W Lincoln Way
Union Pac
S Gr
Rd immell
Syngenta Seeds
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Highway 30
Va ll ck
Hwy
Fla
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N Chestnut St
25 S Chestnut St
Wild Rose Casino
Elementary School
E Lincoln Way
Paul Nally Park
E Central St
Landus Cooperative
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Jefferson Cemetery
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Trail
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Proposed Marked Crossing
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Potential Trail Opportunity
Proposed Traffic Calming Additions
Proposed Bike Markings
Proposed Neighborhood Boulevard
Proposed Shoulder Path
Proposed Multi-Use Path
Proposed Bike Lane
Proposed Sidewalk
Existing Connection
Jefferson Fairgrounds
Softball and Baseball Fields
Network Map
E Locust St
N West St