SLIDE 1 Erie – Attica Bridge and Trail Project Public Informational Meeting Monday, January 23, 2012
Village
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Introductions
Village of Avon NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) NYS Department of Transportation Project Advisory Committee Consultant – Fisher Associates
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Public Informational Meeting Goals
Present the Trail and Bridge Project Scope Obtain Public Input
– Objectives of the Project – Design Alternatives – Alignment Alternatives
Input received will be considered and will serve to revise the Design Report
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Project Objectives
Provide a recreational trail link between the Genesee Valley Greenway & Village of Avon Preserve the abandoned railroad corridor for public transportation Utilize the historic RR bridge over the Genesee River as part of the trail system
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Project Objectives
Provide an ADA compliant trail surface Construct a new span over Farmers Road Provide parking and trailhead access for trail users. Construct all trail components and amenities in the most cost-effective manner
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Western limit – Genesee Valley Greenway Eastern limit – Horseshoe Boulevard
Genesee Valley Greenway Horseshoe Boulevard
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Trail Users
Railroad Corridor
Pedestrians Bicycles Horses Snowmobiles
Livingston Industrial Complex
Pedestrians Bicycles
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Former railroad corridor begins at the Greenway Provide 10’ wide trail with 2’ shoulders Approximate length
Surface needs to be ADA compliant – firm, stable, slip resistant Railroad Corridor
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Project Scope
Ramp up from Genesee Valley Greenway Begin 10’ Wide Trail
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Project Scope
Continue 10’ Wide Trail
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Project Scope
The trail will be routed around abutments of three former bridges
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Project Scope
A new culvert will be installed for the stream crossing
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Project Scope
Continue 10’ Wide Trail
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Project Scope
The existing railroad truss bridge over the Genesee River is eligible for listing on the National Register. The span is approx. 220’ including a short approach span at the west end. Existing Truss Bridge
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A new timber deck and rail are proposed. The timber deck will be 10’ or 11’ wide depending
Existing Truss Bridge
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Existing Truss Bridge
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Existing Truss Bridge
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The new bridge
Road is a span of
New Bridge over Farmers Road
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A new timber deck and rail are proposed. The timber deck will be 10’ or 11’ wide depending
New Bridge over Farmers Road
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Farmers road Bridge
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Farmers road Bridge
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The trail ramps down east
the parking area
Trail from Bridges Trail from Bridges
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Parking Area The parking area will serve vehicles and horse trailers. Surface will be gravel or asphalt depending on project costs
Trail from Bridges
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Project Scope
Two options for trail alignment connecting to Horseshoe Boulevard in the Livingston Industrial Complex North of the Pond and South of the Pond
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Project Scope
Trail North of Pond The trail begins at the parking area and travels along the northerly edge of the pond and is about 1,100’ in length.
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Project Scope
The trail will be 10’ wide with 2’ shoulders. The trail surface will be either asphalt or stone dust depending on project cost. Trail North of Pond
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Project Scope
Trail South of Pond The trail begins at the parking area and travels along the northerly edge of the pond and is about 1,400’ in length. Spillway
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Project Scope
The trail will be 8’ wide with 2’ shoulders due to constraints. The trail surface will be either asphalt or stone dust. The trail will span the pond spillway with a system of drainage pipes. Trail South of Pond
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Project Cost
Bridge Estimate → $ 450,000 Parking Lot Estimate → $ 112,000 Trail Estimate → $ 400,000 $ 962,000
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Schedule
Project Initiation → August 2011 Submit Draft Design Report → December 2011 Public Info Meeting No. 1 → January 23, 2012 Revise Draft Design Report for Public Comment → February 2012 Final Design Report → March 2012 Design Approval → April 2012 Final Design → April 2012-August 2012 Bid & Award Project→ October 2012 Construction Complete → October 2013
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Questions/Comments
Comment Sheet Contact Fisher Associates – Roseann Schmid, Project Manager – rschmid@fisherassoc.com – (585) 334-1310 ext. 295 – Carl Ast, Assistant Project Manager – cast@fisherassoc.com – (585) 334-1310 ext. 259 Contact Village: Chris Quinlan, Village Treasurer – quinlan@frontiernet.net – (585) 226-8118
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