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Paint Creek Trail Extension VILLAGE OF LAKE ORION Paint Creek Trail Extension Adopted by the Lake Orion Village Council on February 23, 2015 A summary of the key findings for trail improvement and wayfinding opportunities in the Village of Lake Orion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lake Orion Village Council • Kenneth Van Portfliet, Council President • Shauna Brown • David Churchill • Douglas Hobbs • Bradley Mathisen • Christian Mills Adopted by DDA Board: • John D. Ranville, President Pro-Tem February 10, 2015 • Darwin McClary, Village Manager Public Hearing: February 23, 2015 Village of Lake Orion DDA Board of Directors • Robert Romain, Chair Adopted by Village Council: • Robert Hollenbeck, Vice Chair February 23, 2015 • Monica Squarcia, Treasurer • Deborah Burgess, Secretary • Gene Carlson, Board Member • Don Gindhart, Board Member • Terry Hockstad, Board Member • Chris Barnett, Orion Township Representative • Ken Van Portfliet, Village of Lake Orion Council Representative Staff • Suzanne Perreault, Executive Director • Janet Hartman, Administration Technical Assistance This assessment was prepared by Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs-Main Street Oakland County Program for the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority and the Village of Lake Orion. Oakland County Executive Office Building 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Bldg 41 W Waterford, MI 48328 248.858.0721 [email protected] ii | Village of Lake Orion | Wayfinding & Trail Extension Opportunities | TABLE OF CONTENTS Background 1 Purpose 2 Complete Streets 4 Public Participation 7 Paint Creek Trail Extension 8 Action Plan 13 Budget Item Details 14 Downtown Destinations 20 Wayfinding Sign Locations 22 Heritage Tourism 24 Parking Downtown 26 Green Infrastructure 28 Other Recommendations 32 Funding Opportunities 36 Conclusion 37 | Village of Lake Orion | Wayfinding & Trail Extension Opportunities | iii Ov erlake Kn Manitou r oll e wo o Lake e d p a L Long Lake India nklin Wr nw Fra ig ht oo g DNR d M n i h Access 24 s u Site C y a w Cedar Bend d t a No Eli n r o t za o h b r e m S t B h h e k r l r r l o i a a e r a h e l P s Swiss w C x n Village i u V l Park Church a ra H ent C n P n r d o r a s o r o r Luna h f k e c x r d S e A F Shadbolt n t e a A a t l i n Historic S rv i ie o Downtown w p g y n F r a lin lle o Lake t Mi L Green's w P Park d Children's ai a n Park t o C y r r r e r e B Gl k Meek's e e B nn O e Park P lle ri v Atwater o u n e Village Park Lake Orion of Lake Atwater d n a l Orion r o N y d a an Park Isl w d n n ia a o p t m o ra r w G e B N Unger Park K ing Heig hts R i i dg k r e c me Sum m Sum v iew it o l B Orion c a i t Gate Hamlin n Golden Paint Creek Trail Township o P M e e 24 l g Oakland a d d y e l k a r r n r i a a a y l e r F M A r e gw e iew p V n h rk i a S Chicago a P Buckhorn L m Renfrew e Lake H Paint Creek Trail Municipal Boundary Village of Lake Orion Road Lake or River Recreation Land Holly Lake Orion Clarkston Rochester Milford Pontiac Distance in Miles Royal Oak 0 0.25 Oakland County iv | Village of Lake Orion | Wayfinding & Trail Extension Opportunities | BACKGROUND The Village of Lake Orion is located in northeastern Oakland County and is known for its natural surroundings, historic architecture and abundant water resources. In the early 1870s, the tracks of the Detroit and Bay City Railway (later know as Michigan Central and then Penn Central Railroad) reached Lake Orion and offered incoming passengers from Detroit an escape from city life. This new mode of transportation also provided area merchants with a fast and direct route to ship local produce and goods to Detroit and many stops in between. In early the 1900s, the Detroit United Railway also extended a line from Detroit to Flint and had stops in Royal Oak, Troy, Clawson, Rochester, Goodison, Lake Orion, Oxford and Ortonville. This electric railway provided passengers with a way to travel between towns for both work and recreation. To To Both railroads cease to exist today, however Flint Bay City 10.5 miles of the former Detroit and Bay City Railway right-of-way was purchased in 1983 and has been transformed into the Paint Creek Trail, Michigan's first Rails-to-Trail. The Paint Creek Trail extends from Rochester to Lake Orion and continues to provide users with a linear corridor for non-motorized transportation and recreation. The Paint Creek Trailways Commission owns and Michigan Central Railroad manages the 8.9 mile crushed limestone trail. Users can enjoy hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding (north of Dutton Rd), fishing, wildlife viewing and nature photography. The trail also parallels and frequently crosses the Paint Creek– a high quality, cold water trout Flint Division-Detroit United Railway United Division-Detroit Flint To Detroit stream. Over the years, an effort has been made to enhance the amenities found along the trail and include many improved road/trail crossings, 1908 Plat map of the Village of Lake Orion illustrating restroom facilities, interpretive signs, parking the Detroit United Railway and Michigan Central Railroads. lots, art installations and scenic overlooks. The Paint Creek Trailways Commission was established in 1981 through an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Rochester, City of Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, and Orion Township. Each community contributes to the annual Operating and Patrol budget and is also responsible for maintenance of the trail within their own jurisdiction. The Village of Lake Orion was added as a non-voting member in 2004 when the trail was extended up to Atwater Street. | Village of Lake Orion | Wayfinding & Trail Extension Opportunities | 1 PURPOSE The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Village Officials identified the need to link the Paint Creek Trail with the historic downtown, local businesses, schools, neighborhoods, area restaurants and the Polly Ann Trail. The purpose of this analysis is to not only evaluate potential routes to extend the Paint Creek Trail, but to identify key destinations and the necessary wayfinding sign locations that will assist trail users and visitors with finding their way around the Village. An announcement was made in December 2012 by Governor Rick Snyder for a plan to create a hiking and biking trail that would extend from Belle Isle to Wisconsin. Since then, the Paint Creek Trail has been identified as a key component in the cross-state biking trail route. The proposed trail extension and wayfinding signage will help make essential connections and bring local tourism, economic development and recreational opportunities to Downtown Lake Orion. It should be noted that an effort has been made to meet criteria and recommendations that are consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD). During the design phase, official standards should be revisited as requirements may have been modified or updated. These standards may apply to the following: • Trail surface type • Trail width • Warning and regulatory signs • Road crossings • Shared lane pavement markings • Typeface on wayfinding signs • Sign placement and height 2 | Village of Lake Orion | Wayfinding & Trail Extension Opportunities | KEWEENAW HOUGHTON ONTONAGON BARAGA Grand Marais North Country Trail Depot Park Marquette North Country Trail * 549 Miles 549 Miles Trailhead GOGEBIC Ironwood MARQUETTE LUCE US-2 Bike Route 325 Miles CHIPPEWA ALGER SCHOOLCRAFT IRON US-2 Bike Route 325 Miles MACKINAC DICKINSON DELTA St. Ignace Mackinac Island Iron Mountain 7.9 Miles Escanaba Mackinaw City EMMET MENOMINEE North Central State Trail 63 Miles Petoskey CHEBOYGAN Legend North Country Trail PRESQUE ISLE 600 Miles Biking Trail CHARLEVOIX OTSEGO MONTMORENCY ALPENA Existing Trail ANTRIM Grayling to Gaylord Bike Path 26 Miles Approved for Construction LEELANAU CRAWFORD OSCODA Grayling Area Community ALCONA Pathway 2.7 Miles County Iosco County Non-motorized Proposed Trail GRAND KALKASKA BENZIE Road River Pathway 29 Miles TRAVERSE Roscommon to F-28 Grayling 16 Miles 29.7 Miles Oscoda Community Trail MISSAUKEE OGEMAW 1.9 Miles West Branch To IOSCO Sunrise Side Pathway Hiking Trail 10.1 Miles MANISTEE WEXFORD Roscommon 25 Miles Consumers ROSCOMMON Energy MDOT M-55 ROW Powerline Existing Trail North Country Trail 4.5 Miles 10 Miles Omer to East Tawas on US-23 600 Miles 32.6 Miles GLADWIN ARENAC Temporary Connector CLARE Lake State MASON LAKE OSCEOLA Railroad HURON Corridor Possible Hiking or Biking 17 Miles Lake State RR to Bay City Fraser Township Trail 4.2 Miles State Recreation Area 1.9 Miles Bangor Rail Trail 6.4 Miles Existing Trail Lake State Railroad Corridor Easement 6.4 Miles OCEANA BAY Bay City Riverwalk 2.2 Miles MECOSTA ISABELLA MIDLAND Bay City Riverwalk to Harger Rail Trail 6 Miles Harger Rail Trail 19.2 Miles TUSCOLA MONTCALM GRATIOT SAGINAW Cass River Greenway to Highways NEWAYGO Millington 7.8 Miles Harger Rail Trail to Dehmel Rd 5.9 Miles Frankenmuth Southern Links Trailway 10.3 Miles Lakes and Rivers MUSKEGON Dehmel Rd to Frankenmuth 1.8 Miles SANILAC Cass River Greenway to GENESEE Columbiaville to Genesee Frankenmuth 9.7 Miles Recreation Area 15.6 Miles Flint CLINTON SHIAWASSEE Cities ST CLAIR KENT Genesee Recreation Area to Perry LAPEER Village of OTTAWA Street Path Ending 13.7 Miles Paint Creek Trail Lowell 8.1 Miles North Country Trail Perry Street Path to Polly Ann Lake Orion County Boundary IONIA Connectors 16.9 Miles 600 Miles Polly Ann Trail & Connectors 12.4 Miles MACOMB OAKLAND State Park Boundary LIVINGSTON EATON INGHAM Clinton River Trail ALLEGAN BARRY 1.8 Miles State Land Lakeland Trail Clinton River Trail to Connor 22.5 Miles Creek Greenway 24 Miles Detroit Connor Creek Greenway 9.4 Miles Jackson to Lakeland * Federal Land Trail 10.5 Miles Border WAYNE .8 Miles To Belle Isle 5 JACKSON VAN BUREN KALAMAZOO Border CALHOUN Trail Detroit Riverwalk 4.3 Miles 44.3 Miles WASHTENAW Albion to Concord Elizabeth Park to Rouge River 12.3 Miles 17.5 Miles Falling Metro Parks Waters Bike Path Grosse Isle Option Trail 12.
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