Philadelphia Trail Master Plan Jeannette Brugger, AICP Philadelphia City Planning Commission April 30, 2013 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8 th Floor
Philadelphia2035 Context RENEW: > Complete, expand, and connect watershed parks and trails in the City and the region. (6.1) > Create a citywide trails master plan to coordinate the planning and construction of trail systems within Philadelphia. (6.1.1) > Create a trail corridor network that connects parks, neighborhoods, and trails citywide. (6.1.2)
Why Plan? Value of Trails: Recreation Economic Development Transportation Environmental Quality of Life Goals of Trail Network: Connectivity Safety Encouragement Open Space Boxers Trail
Trail Planning Efforts to Date Fairmount Park Master Plans Major Parks Green 2015 Philadelphia 2035 TIGER DVRPC Regional Trail Council DCNR-Regional Trail Gaps City projects Non-profit led projects
Philadelphia2035
Green 2015 Green Network 2035
DVRPC Regional Trails Program
Existing Trails
Delaware Waterfront Trail Cobb s Creek Trail Schuylkill Banks Gray s Crescent Boxer s Trail Race Street Trail
Existing City Roles in Trail Projects Construction projects Planning/Feasibility projects Applications for funding Letters of Support Board roles: DVRPC, SRDC, DRWC, etc. Councilperson coordination Interagency coordination Maintenance
Goals of the Trail Master Plan Identify existing trails and connections Identify proposed trails and connections Identify goals of Citywide Trail Network Identify planning, engineering, and funding partners for each trail segment, as possible Clarify roles and procedures for City agencies and nonprofit entities as projects move from concept to planning, preliminary design, construction, and use Prioritize trail segments for expansion, improvement, and new construction
Steering and Advisory Committees Steering Committee City Planning Parks & Recreation MOTU Streets Commerce PWD PIDC RDA MOS Advisory Committee DVRPC DCNR PennDOT SEPTA Friends of the Wissahickon SRDC Clean Air Council PA Environmental Council Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia DRCC DRWC East Coast Greenway Alliance Schuylkill Project Surrounding Counties
Proposed Trails
Tacony Pennypack Connector Fox Chase Lorimer Connector Baxter Trail Schuylkill Center for Enviro Edu. - SRT
Criteria Analysis Goal: Prioritize Proposed Trails 5 Factors: 1. Prior Commitments 2. Demand 3. Feasibility 4. Connectivity 5. Cost
1. Prior Commitments Project Status Construction, Pre- Construction, Final Design, Feasibility/Preliminary Design, Conceptual, Vision Dedicated Plan Support in Prior Planning Documents
Close to: Schools Parks Recreation Center High Use Trail Close to: Subway Bus Stop Regional Rail In area of: Zero Auto Ownership High Bike Commuting High Pedestrian Commuting Enable Access to Waterfront Fills Gap in Walkable to Public Open Space Map 2. Demand
3. Connectivity Completes a Gap in: Trail Network (3x) Bicycle Network Connects to On-Road Greenway Part of Major Riverfront Spine Trail Will Serve as Feeder to Major Existing Trail
4. Feasibility Barriers Land Ownership Secured On Gov t Land Multi-Agency Project Dedicated Group for Stewardship PWD Priority Area Investment Needed
Cost Estimate Based on Construction Documents or Prior Similar Projects 5. Cost Estimate
Prioritization Results
Implementation Planning Commission Adoption in June 2013 Philadelphia Trail Committee New Projects Coordinate Support & Design Process Annual Updates
Thank You! Questions? April 30, 2013 Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8 th Floor For more information, please contact: Jeannette Brugger, AICP Philadelphia City Planning Commission 215.683.4637 jeannette.brugger@phila.gov