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El Dorado Trail Extension & Bike/Pedestrian Overcrossing Projects Public Informational Meeting July 21, 2016
El Dorado County Community Development Agency Transportation Division
SLIDE 2 Project Information
- Extend the existing Class I bike path from
Missouri Flat Road to the community of El Dorado
- 8-foot paved path with 2-foot unpaved
shoulders
- Construct an overcrossing at Missouri Flat
Road to accommodate trail users
- A new, larger parking area will be constructed
at the future Missouri Flat Road/Diamond Springs Parkway intersection
- All improvements anticipated within existing
Sacramento Placerville Transportation Corridor (SPTC) right of way
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Project Location
SLIDE 4 Project Funding & Estimated Costs
- Environmental & Design Phase funding obtained through
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program federal grants
- Additional grant funding currently being pursued for
Construction Phase
- Class I Trail Extension Project Total Cost = $4.1 million
- Bike/Pedestrian Overcrossing Project Total Cost =
$6.4 million
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Prepare Environmental Document in Compliance with CEQA & NEPA Preliminary Design / Public Outreach Right of Way Acquisition Develop Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) Project Funding Authorization Construction
2014 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2017/18 2019
Project Schedule
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Class I Bike Path Design Criteria
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Trail Extension Project Plan
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Trail Extension Project Plan
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Trail Extension Project Plan
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Trail Extension Project Plan
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Trail Extension Project Plan
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Roadway Crossing Safety Measures
Solar-Powered Roadside Pedestrian Signal Overhead “Hawk” Pedestrian Signal
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Bike/Pedestrian Overcrossing Overview
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Structure Types
Girder Truss Arch Cost: $ Cost: $$ Cost: $$$
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Truss Bridge – Reflecting Railroad History
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Truss Bridge – Reflecting Railroad History
Narrow Gauge Shay Locomotive (Diamond & Caldor Railway, circa 1936)
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Truss Types
Truss ‘A’ Truss ‘B’
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Truss ‘A’
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Truss ‘A’
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Truss ‘B’
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Truss ‘B’
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Wall Finish Treatments
Brick & “Fractured Fin” Concrete Pier Brick Retaining Wall
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Wall Finish Treatments
Stacked Rock & Concrete Pier Stacked Rock Retaining Wall
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Bridge Lighting Options
Low-Profile Path Lighting Example
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Bridge Lighting Options
Overhead Lighting Example
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New Parking Area
SLIDE 27 Summary of Overcrossing Design Options
- Structure Type: Girder, Truss, Arch, Other?
- Truss Type: ‘A’ vs. ‘B’
- Wall Finish Treatments: Brick vs. Stacked Rock
& “Fractured Fin” vs. Smooth Finish Concrete
- Bridge Lighting: Low Profile vs. Overhead
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Questions? Thank you for attending! Comment cards are provided at the door – we welcome your input on design options!
Contact: CDA / Transportation Division Email: EDCtrail@edcgov.us Phone: (530) 621-5900
