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Lehigh Valley Trail Feasibility Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-To-Trail Conversion Lehigh Valley Trail Feasibility Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion TOWN OF MENDON and VILLAGE OF HONEOYE FALLS, NEW YORK NOVEMBER 2009 IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Trowbridge and Wolf Landscape Architects, LLP DRAFT 28 East Main Street // 200 First Federal Plaza // Rochester, NY 14614-1909 Lehigh Vdooey Trail Feasleloity Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion Town of Mendon & Village of Honeoye Falls TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Executive Summary ....................................................................................... i II. Introduction .................................................................................................... 1 A. Project Overview B. Local and Regional Significance C. The Planning Process III. Study Area Overview .................................................................................... 4 A. Segment Descriptions B. Land Use and Ownership C. Natural Features D. Transportation Network IV. Trail Alignment Alternatives......................................................................... 11 A. Segment A — County Line to Monroe Street B. Segment B — Monroe Street to Sibley Road C. Segment C — Sibley Road to Great Bend Nature Park D. General Design Considerations E. Steering Committee and Public Input Recommendations V. Preferred Trail Alignment and Implementation .......................................... 21 A. Implementation Plan for Phase I B. Implementation Plan for Phase II C. Complementary Connections VI. Cost Estimate .................................................................................................. 30 VII. Funding Sources ............................................................................................. 31 A. Federal Sources B. State Sources C. Local Sources D. Private and Community Foundations E. Private Funding F. Funding Conclusions Maps Map 1 — Land Use and Ownership Financial assistance for the preparation Map 2 — Hydrology of this report was provided in part by Map 3 — Natural Features the Federal Highway Administration. The Town of Mendon and the Village of Map 4 — Transportation Network Honeoye Falls are solely responsible for Map 5 — Trail Alignment Alternatives its content and the views and opinions Map 6 — Preferred Trail Alignment expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the Appendix A — Public Meeting Notes U.S. Department of Transportation. Appendix B — Gap Studies November 2009 Table of Contents Draft Resrrt Lehigh Vdooey Trail Feasleloity Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion Town of Mendon & Village of Honeoye Falls ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We wish to thank the many people who participated in the development of this Study. Steering Committee Greg Emerson, Co-Chair Charlie Johnson Ryan Stoner Warren Wallace, Co-Chair Ian McNabb Dick Dehm Program Manager Robert Torzynski, AICP, Genesee Transportation Council Consultant Team Bergmann Associates — trail planning, engineering, and public participation Trowbridge and Wolf — landscape architecture First Papa Trestle, Lehigh Valley Railroad bridge crossing Honeoye Creek 2007 - 2008 Sriority Trails Advancement Srogram Draft Report Acknowledgements November2009 Lehigh Vdooey Trail Feasleloity Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion Town of Mendon & Village of Honeoye Falls I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Overview The Lehigh Valley Trail Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion Feasibility Study is part of the 2007-2008 Priority Trails Advancement (PTA) Program administered by the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC). This feasibility study recommends the construction of a multi-use trail that will connect the Village of Honeoye Falls with the main line of the existing Lehigh Valley Trail, an important east-west recreational corridor within the Rochester region about 1.5 miles north of the village. Approximately three miles in length, the study area follows the former rail line through farms, large residential lots, commercial businesses, and higher density residential neighborhoods. The greatest physical challenge to overcome within the study area is the crossing of Honeoye Creek, which forms a scenic greenway that bisects the proposed trail. To increase the probability that the Lehigh Valley Trail Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion (hereafter “Lehigh Valley Trail”) comes to fruition, this Executive Summary is intended to provide potential funding applicants with a framework for utilization in future grant and funding applications. This section generally relates to the criteria required for federal Transportation Enhancements Program (TEP) funding. While by no means a complete application, the Executive Summary should provide guidance on the main points to highlight in future funding acquisition attempts by community leaders and project champions. Community Support & Participation In 2008, the Mendon Foundation partnered with the Town of Mendon and Village of Honeoye Falls on the formation of a steering committee to oversee the development of a feasibility study for the Lehigh Valley Trail. The steering committee included Village, Town, and State officials as well as other local stakeholders with multi-use trail experience. The level of community support provided by these individuals and the organizations they represent will assist in the development of this and future trails by leveraging construction funding with the donation of materials, labor, land, and sweat -equity. Further, this group is likely to take a leadership position in the continued maintenance of the proposed Lehigh Valley Trail between the main line and the village. The project planning consultants hired to assist with trail planning, trail design, and public participation components of the project devoted significant time and resources to involving the public in the decision-making and information exchange process. This included two public meetings, several steering committee meetings, and numerous informal conversations with landowners and stakeholders. Close coordination between the steering committee and the public resulted in the selection of a preferred alternative that had the highest levels of consensus among project participants. Enhancement of the Environment Trail alignment alternatives were identified and evaluated according to several criteria, including: trail usage, connectivity, safety, and potential impacts to surroundings. The preferred trail alignment selected, as shown on Map 6, balances these criteria along with consideration of cost-effectiveness, Draft Report Section I November 2009 i Executive Summary Lehigh Vdooey Trail Feasleloity Study Corridor Acquisition and Rail-to-Trail Conversion Town of Mendon & Village of Honeoye Falls direct routing, sensitivity to neighbors, and timely completion. The preferred alignment provides significant access for trail users to unique and seldom-experienced landscapes within the area. The trail will meander alongside active agricultural lands, historic hedgerows, fallow fields, mature woodlots and the varied floodplain of Honeoye Creek. By increasing the public awareness of these and other important natural and cultural resources, it is likely that an increased level of conservation, preservation, and participation will ensue to protect these valuable community assets. The connection of Honeoye Falls with the Lehigh Valley Trail main line will serve as an important enhancement to the quality of life enjoyed by residents, visitors, and those employed in the area. It is anticipated that moderate economic development potential exists, resulting from increased trail usage by area residents that live outside of Honeoye Falls, yet frequent the region’s trail network. Furthermore, the connection of the Village with the Monroe Street Park via a bicycle/pedestrian safe route will enhance the safety and marketability of Honeoye Falls as a family-friendly community. Enhancement of the Transportation System The preferred alignment for the Lehigh Valley Trail connector consists of the A1, B2, and C1 alternative segments, as shown on Map 5 and consolidated on Map 6. Although initial analysis of the Study Area broke the trail into three distinct segments, it is recommended that construction take place in two phases. The first phase, from the county line to the northern edge of Monroe Street Village Park, is considered relatively feasible from a cost, landowner, and physical constraints perspective. The second phase, beginning with a bridge over Honeoye Creek and extending to Great Bend Nature Park, is likely to come at an increased cost in addition to some landowner opposition to the preferred alignment. The main line of the Lehigh Valley Trail is a highly traveled corridor and center of activity that can only be accessed via on-road walking/bicycling or by automobile. A potential trail connection with this corridor south to the activity center of the Village of Honeoye Falls and beyond will significantly increase the non-motorized transportation options for residents. The Monroe-Livingston County line was selected as the southern terminus because it significantly improves the prospects of continuing a multi-use trail south to the Village of Lima. During the detailed design phase, the community should explore the potential of extending phase one south to Corby Road in the Town of Lima, so as to bring the trail closer to the Village of Lima, which will ultimately add to the critical mass of potential users. As well, a new destination will be created at a transportation nexus
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