PLAN FOR ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL A P I L OT P R O J E C T AGENDA - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PLAN FOR ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL A P I L OT P R O J E C T

AGENDA • Introductions • Project Background • Project Scope & Timeline • Online Questionnaire • Discussion • Next Meeting (Late July) • Adjourn 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 2

INTRODUCTIONS Based on your affiliation, what are your interests related to the Ashuelot Rail Trail? What are your thoughts and observations about the trail today and in the future ? 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 3

BENEFITS OF TRAILS • Health • Transportation • Environment • Economy • Identity 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 4

PROJECT BACKGROUND 330.9 miles 89.4 miles 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 5

ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 6

RECENT IMPROVEMENTS – $1,537,000 bridge project over NH 101/NH 12 in Keene – Roundhouse T – Phase II improvements in Keene – $104,000 project on 1.8 miles of trail from intersection with Sawyers Crossing Road to the power substation in Swanzey – $30,000 project (Ashuelot Rail Trail Corridor Phase III) 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 7

REGIONAL RAIL TRAIL PLANNING • Monadnock Pathways & Trails Initiative – Antioch University New England (AUNE)/Antioch New England Institute (ANEI) – September 13, 2006 Southwest Regional Meeting • Brainstormed ideal trail qualities • Identified connections to other public trails • Listed potential improvements and concerns • Compiled potential resources 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 8

The transport system… • will be managed to support and SOUTHWEST enhance the regional economy CONNECTS • will be managed to help preserve The transport system… and enhance natural, cultural, and historic resources • will provide people of all ages and abilities timely access to goods, services, recreation, entertainment and companionship • will be designed and managed to eliminate fatalities and injuries as well as provide reassurance to the traveling public that they are safe 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 9

PROJECT SCOPE & TIMELINE Project Existing Meetings & Conditions Coordination Assessment Draft Final Plan Plan Needs Public Analysis Outreach 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 10

PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Corridor Communities User Groups Natural Resources Abutters • City of Keene • Pisgah Mountain Trail Riders • Ashuelot Local River Advisory • Keene State College Committee • Town of Swanzey • New Hampshire Rail Trails • Eversource NH Coalition • Monadnock Conservancy • Town of Winchester • Town of Hinsdale Owners Public Health Historic Resources Recreation • New Hampshire Department • Healthy Monadnock • Historical Society of Cheshire • Pathways for Keene of Transportation County • Monadnock Cycling Club • New Hampshire Trails Bureau Education Economic Development Neighboring Regions • Antioch University New • Greater Keene Chamber of • Franklin Region Council of England Commerce Governments (MA) • Windham Regional Commission (VT) 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 11

EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT Literature Review Base Mapping/Inventory Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety User Counts Condition Assessment Health and Economic Benefits Policies to Consider 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 12

PUBLIC OUTREACH Online Survey Municipal Survey Walking/Biking T ours Interviews Intercept Surveys Open House 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 13

NEEDS ANALYSIS Vision, Goals, and Objectives Design Guidelines Maintenance and Funding Evaluation Implementation 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 14

DRAFT & FINAL PLAN Project Existing Meetings & Conditions Coordination Assessment Draft Final Plan Plan Needs Public Analysis Outreach 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 15

DRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE • Goals: – “Short and sweet” – Available online – Learn about users and concerns 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 16

DISCUSSION Why is this project important to you? What are your goals for the project? How can this project and its outcomes be most useful? Are there specific issues or opportunities you would like to share? 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 17

NEXT MEETING 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 18

ADJOURN 5/3/2018 Project Advisory Committee Meeting #1 19