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Quad Cities, Illinois-Iowa Metropolitan Area Greenway Plan, December 2005

Trail (MRT) along with Trail (GRT) and ’ segment of the national the banks of river.skirts The , a nationally designated Scenic Byway, artery.transportation Illinois’ Great River commercial as a major north-south serves Mark Twain Fish and Wildlife Refuge. It also of the national attraction containing portions resource. The river is a panoramic tourist environmental and natural and important provides unique, the area with a very valuable species of fish and wildlife. In addition, it migration route and habitat for numerous and recreational waterway, water supply and a Cities’ most valuable assets as a commercial The Mississippi River is one of the Quad 1. Mississippi River, Illinois Shore text green.) correspond to numbers on the map identified in dark linear corridor. Examples of existing active greenways are as follows: typically open to the general public. There may to the be multiple points of access or a single entry and function is to provide for from one point to another.purpose transportation Active greenways are skiing, birdwatching, sightseeing, etc.ing, horseback snowmobiling, riding, cross country Another such as walking/hiking, fishing, swimming, bicycle riding, general recreational opportunities, canoe- degrees of access to the general public. and function of these open spaces is to provide The purpose An active greenway for provides a wide range human use and activities, of opportunities with varying Illinois Active Greenways follows: wildlife migration of vegetation. and the preservation Examples of existing passive greenways are as water and flood plain management, wetland erosion control, natural preservation, water filtration, existing watershed and maintaining the natural environment. Most passive greenways focus on storm emphasizesof these linear open space corridors land and water protection of the conservation, A passive greenway provides limited use and activities to the general public. The function and value Illinois Quad Cities Passive Greenways of-way, creeks, will undoubtedly benefit the entire bi-state metropolitan area. and other linear corridors corridors. A proactive, and utilize regional pursuit to preserve existing and future easements, rights- nizing both the need for and the potential for preservation benefits within these corridor utilitarian vitality of the entire Quad Cities watershed. Through planning, the Quad Cities is increasingly recog- improve the overall environment. Many delineated within this plan directly impact the of the corridors Illinois and Quad Cities to a viable of greenways, network enhance the quality of life and agencies. of local, state and federalwith representatives of Quad Cities Area communities and the support throughout the project area. The Bi-State Regional Commission directed the project in cooperation politan Area Greenway Planning Group was formed in 2004 to help verify the various greenways tions within the region. regional greenway for the environment and protecting linear connec- preserving is important network interests throughout the Illinois and Iowa Quad Cities Metropolitan Area, a continuing emphasis on a greenwaysippi River as an important asset for both Illinois and Iowa. With increasing development 1997 and 1998, respectively. It identifies potential greenway connections and highlights the Missis- This plan is a combined update of the Illinois and Iowa Quad Cities greenway plans completed in Planning Initiative

This greenway plan is conceptual. and suggests connections within the It recommends corridors of Natural Resources (ILDNR), a Quad Cities Metro- Under a grant from the Illinois Department (Numbered greenways in the text correspond to numbers on the map identified in light green.) .Shaffer Creek, Coal Valley 8. Coal Creek, Valley 7. , Colona 6. Packy Creek, Rapids City 5. Sean Creek, Rapids City 4. Ryan Creek, Rapids City 3. Creek, Port Byron Quarry 2. Barber Creek, Port Byron 1. Metropolitan Area Greenway Plan Quad Cities, County and the Illinois Quad Cities Metro Area Creeks, Drainageways throughout Rock Island 4 Unnamed and/or undesignated Ravines, 14. Kyte Creek, Milan 13. Sand Creek, Milan 12. Case Creek, Milan 11. Mill Creek, Milan 10.

.Sugar Creek, East Moline 9.

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17th Street Corridor in Rock Island with south to West 32 bicycle lanes. 1 9.1 Located along and 5. Rock Island - Milan Parkway, Rock Island/Milan interests throughout the State. hiking, walking,canoeing, equestrian, and bicycling the old canal towpath. fishing, The canal also serves Discoveryand the national American Trail (ADT) utilize Illinois TrailState’sGrand asset. The (GIT) recreational resource. It is being utilized as an active greenway and a canal is a State Parkway natural and an important from many sites to the Mississippi River. Today, the shipping and transferring products, goods and materials for corridor built as a major transportation to serve site.The Hennepin Canal is a national historic It was 4. Hennepin Canal, Rock Counties Island and Henry River Trail (MRT) and the Grand Illinois Trail (GIT). ing through the Illinois Quad Cities, it connects to Illinois’ Great River Trail (GRT), Illinois’ Mississippi establishing the only connection over branch of the ADT. the Mississippi River on the north Continu- from the Rock bridge Island leveecompleted bicycle/pedestrian tip of Arsenal Island to the western crosses the Mississippi River between Davenport and Rock Island. It enters Illinois via the recently coast in California to its east coast in Delaware. The trail traverses through the State of Iowa and extending corridor from the country’s recreation and transportation west The ADT is a multi-purpose 3. American Discovery Trail (ADT), Illinois and Iowa species. lands are located along this corridor, as significant habitat for which serve various wildlife and plant and canoeing, as well as bicycling and hiking on the Kiwanis Trail shore. along its north Many wet- The Rock River greenway is actively corridor utilized for recreational boating, water skiing, fishing, State Parkway, Ben Williamson Parkway, Green Valley Park and the TPC at Deere Run . Illinois Quad Cities are the Site and Nature Preserve, the Hennepin Canal State Historic tional greenway opportunities. Located along the shores of Rock River as it passes through the The Rock River to the Mississippi River is a tributary and provides the Quad Cities area with addi- 2. Rock River, Rock Counties Island and Henry area. boating. The river is a wonderful greenway resource for the Bi-State region and entire Quad Cities walking/hiking, bicycling, inline skating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, fishing and recreational parallel its shoreline. This active greenway is utilized for including many recreational opportunities Discovery of the national coast-to-coast American portions Trail (ADT) and Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) future connec- for opportunities greenway provides designated active U.S. Route 150. This West 1 greenwaynorth/south connection from greenway for local residents. It provides a 6. 17 connect to the existing trail along the Hennepin Canal in Milan. for path providing the Cities of Rockseparated bicycle/pedestrian an opportunity Island and Moline to River (Veterans Bridge at Carr’s Bridge Memorial Crossing, opening in the fall of 2006) includes a and then crosses the Rock River linking up with Road in Moline. The new west Rock nities for trail development. multi-purpose It connects Rock Island’s downtown and west end to Milan waterways and provides opportu- and high traffic transportation roads, establishes an important route and an active greenwaycant transportation corridor. It includes multiple crossings of rivers, along 17 Mississippi River and the Rock River. On-street, marked bicycle lanes have recently been completed connection between the This active road provides greenway a north/south along a major arterial greenways and many parks, neighborhoods, educational and public facilities. adding more bikelanes and is considering lanes along its roadways providing connectivity to other st Street in Coal Valley active is an important st Street Corridor, Coal Valley th Street Corridor, Rock Island st Avenue/U.S. Route 6 th Street from 46 nd Avenue/ th to 31 st Avenue. The City is planning to extend the 17 Similar to 17 trail or designated bicycle lanes. to include a multi-use an opportunity mayplans to widen this corridor provide between Milan and Coal Valley. Future Indian Bluff Forest and is an east/west Preserve connection Parkway and U.S. Hwy. 150. providesThis corridor access to the This active greenway is located between the Rock Island - Milan 8. 78 options. designated bicycle lanes or other active greenway uses and placement of a multi-use trail, to determine along this corridor sippi River and the Rock River. The City is conducting a study connection between the Missis- central Quad Cities north/south 7. 19 nd Avenue West, the Rock Island - Milan Parkway is a signifi- th th Avenue/Indian Bluff Road Corridor, Milan/Coal Valley Street/27 th Street in Rock Island, this active greenway is a th

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The Great River Trail as it passes along McNeal’s in East Moline Reserve illustrates how greenways can protect and connect corridors in urban areas. 34 also exists. A route is proposed from Green Valley along 60 Park, north this corridor. The potential to utilize this linear greenway for development of a viable multi-use trail active greenwayA north-south connection between the Mississippi and Rock River is identified along boundaries. greenway of considering connections beyondthe importance political and state nteQa iis— on the Quad Cities rate greenways into their developments and future plans. This greenway plan’s focus their importance. owners are askedand affirm Utilities and private to incorpo- property and recreation plans,park land use plans, etc. By taking this step, define communities will further linear corridors, local governments are asked to include the greenways in their comprehensive plans, standing of the greenway concept are essential. To and implementation of these ensure preservation many out. years of coordination and implementation to carry greenways, or mayconcise outline of important term which may take be implemented in the short programs, projects, and other public/private community service efforts. The plan offers a clear, through grantprovides the framework and conservation in order to pursue funding opportunities by City Councils, Village Boards and County will ensure the plan’s legitimacy. The Plan to initiate implementation of these conceptual corridors.partnerships of this plan The initial support The success of the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area Greenway Plan will depend on public and private Strategic Steps for Greenway Development to 5 continues north of 34 The 7 of the Cities and veer northwest on 48 of the Cities and veer northwest Butterworth ParkwayButterworth and the Mississippi River greenway and trail system. 2 53 12. areas along the greenway. ties linking recreational, retail/business and residential plete this new GIT segment will traverse four communi- Hennepin Canal State Parkway in Colona. Once com- project along the Mississippi River in East Moline, to the ter, a mixed-use downtown and riverfront revitalization of the Grand Illinois a portion Trail (GIT) from The Quar- River to the downtown business area of East Moline. It is from the Illinois Great River Trail along the Mississippi this juncture the main route would head west on 34 1 7 11. front. Popular activities include walking, jogging, rollerblading, bicycling, picnicking, shore fishing, etc. shelters and facilities, educational kiosks and signage along the scenic Mississippi river- interpretive greenway uses urban design techniques, public such as landscaping, outdoor furnishings, picnic Great River Trail and subsequent riverfront trails in the Quad Cities metropolitan area. This active this active greenway and the Ralph B. trail played Birks a significant role in the establishment of the amenities and one of the first multi-use trails to be developed in Quad Cities Area. The existence of Parkway,The Ben Butterworth located on the south bank of Mississippi River contains many park Parkway, Ben Butterworth Moline 10. metropolitan area. tivity to local areas of interest and other greenways or trails within and beyond the Illinois Quad Cities Rock River th Avenue to , Millennium Park, and various residential areas. At the western Because many of the greenways may include public and private property, cooperation and under- th th Street Spur, East Moline rd Street Spur is a multi-use greenway that leads Street, Moline, Mississippi River to th Avenue with 53 th

Avenue east to 55 where it turns a multi-jurisdictional, bi-state metropolitan area multi-jurisdictional, a rd Street the route would head north along 53 Street the route would head north th Street to 12 th th Avenue to 53 Avenue. From this point the greenway trail th

Street and north again until reaching Ben Street and north

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Management Options: Sample Methods: For Iowa Quad Cites Greenway information, please see reverse side. tax incentives etc. and land trusts, subdivision covenants, open space development,reserves, linear park agricultural set-asides or wetland tives, or utility easements, transportation easements with tax incen- conservation nances, subdivisions, conservation land dedications or greenwaypark ordi- zoned or overlay conservation districts, or acquire greenwayspreserve include: Quad Cities metropolitan area. enhanced quality of life throughout the ment, improved connectivity and an greener and more enticing urban environ- landmarks, a and important historic and wetlands, increased awareness of dors, improved watersheds, water quality scenic vistas and wildlifeserved corri- pre- opportunities, ational and tourism benefits will include enhanced recre- regional green infrastructure. The tion and commitment to creating a and involvement, planning, coordina- community education require further forrights conservation. with assigned property land trust sold to a farmers, and private property tures set aside and maintained by forstrips cropland or marginal pas- buffersoperated parks, riparian or filter easements, government owned and with donated or purchased properties may include: private or public management or operational options take many forms. of infrastructure. greenways Securing can agement and funding, similar to other types acquisition, ownership,preservation, man- Implementation will require decisions on Implementation This greenway plan’s success will

Some techniques to

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Cover Photo: A fisherman enjoys the natural setting along the Rock River near Steel Dam in Milan, Illinois. Setting aside greenway corridors like this will help preserve the this will help preserve environment and enhance recreational opportunities within the urban area.

follows: wildlife migration of vegetation. and the preservation Examples of existing passive greenways are as water and flood plain management, wetland erosion control, natural preservation, water filtration, existing watershed and maintaining the natural environment. Most passive greenways focus on storm emphasizesof these linear open space corridors land and water protection of the conservation, A passive greenway provides limited use and activities to the general public. The function and value Iowa Quad Cities Passive Greenways (Numbered greenways in the text correspond to numbers on the map identified in light green.) is classified as a passive greenway. of the future lake,proposed along the perimeter while the remainder of watershed process of creating a 350-acre lake within the Lost Creek watershed. A greenway is 1. Lost Creek, Scott County .Old U.S. Hwy. 61 Corridor, Scott 8. Whiskey Run Creek, Princeton 7. Olathea Creek, Princeton 6. Bud Creek, Princeton 5. Creek, McCarty LeClaire/Scott 4. Silver Creek, LeClaire 3. Sycamore Creek, LeClaire 2. pose trail. greenway containing a multi-pur- planned for utilization as an active County County trail. ing a multi-purpose tion as an active greenway contain- is planned forof this corridor utiliza- – A portion of this corridor is of this corridor – A portion

– A portion

Eastern Railroad Corridor

– of Natural Resources is in the The Iowa Department and Davenport. Eldridge County and the Cities of

has been identified as a traverses through Scott

Passive Greenway as it The Iowa, and 4 Goose Creek, – Davenport 14. Silver Creek, – Davenport 13. Black Hawk Creek, Davenport 12. Moore Creek, Buffalo 11. Creek, Dodges Buffalo 10. .Hickory Creek, Eldridge 9. containing a multi-purpose trail. containing a multi-purpose utilization as an active greenway is planned for of this corridor portion containing a multi-purpose trail. containing a multi-purpose utilization as an active greenway is planned for of this corridor portion trail. containing a multi-purpose utilization as an active greenway is planned for of this corridor portion A A

– A ational boating. The river is a wonderful ming, water skiing, hunting, fishing and recre- walking/hiking, bicycling, inline skating, swim- including many recreational opportunities shoreline. This active greenway is utilized for can Discovery Trail (ADT) also parallel its of the national coast-to-coast Ameri- portions the national Mississippi River Trail (MRT) and the banks of river.skirts Iowa’s segment of Road, a nationally designated Scenic Byway, artery.transportation Iowa’s Great River commercial as a major north-south serves attraction and panoramic wonder. It also environmental and natural resource, tourist unique,with a very valuable and important and wildlife. In addition, it provides the area route and habitat for numerous species of fish ational waterway, water supply and a migration The Mississippi River is one of the Quad Cities’ most valuable assets as a commercial and recre- 1. Mississippi River, Iowa Shore text green.) correspond to numbers on the map identified in dark linear corridor. Examples of existing active greenways are as follows: typically open to the general public. There may to the be multiple points of access or a single entry and function is to provide for from one point to another.purpose transportation Active greenways are skiing, birdwatching,ing, horseback sightseeing, etc. snowmobiling, cross country riding, Another such as walking/hiking, fishing, swimming,general bicycle riding, recreational opportunities, canoe- degrees of access to the general public. and function of these open spaces is to provide The purpose An active greenway for provides a wide range human use and activities, of opportunities with varying Iowa Quad Cities Active Greenways 18. Pigeon Creek, Pigeon Bettendorf 18. 7 Crow Creek, Bettendorf 17. Pheasant Creek, Davenport 16. I.C. & E. Railroad Corridor, 15. containing a multi-purpose trail. containing a multi-purpose utilization as an active greenway is planned for of this corridor portion Davenport/Eldridge – A

– A por-

Leach Park in Bettendorf, Iowa along the Mississippi River Trail and greenway, offers a panoramic view of one the area’s top tourist attractions, the Mississippi River. 9 Spencer Creek, Bettendorf/Scott 19.

pose trail. greenway containing a multi-pur- planned for utilization as an active County trail. containing a multi-purpose utilization as an active greenway is planned fortion of this corridor

Prairie restoration at Pigeon Creek ParkPrairie restoration at Pigeon in Bettendorf.

– A portion of this corridor is of this corridor – A portion

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For more information regarding the • For information on • dorf greenways and trails system. Drive. The greenway follows Forest Grove Drive west to Spencer Creek connecting it the Betten- Crow Creek south of 53 This active greenway connection from U.S. provides a transportation 67/State Street on the south to 10. Devil’s Glen Road Corridor, Bettendorf access existstrian in many locations along this corridor. Middle Park, Crow Creek Park and planned Crow Creek trail to the Spencer Creek greenway. Pedes- of Bettendorf.I-80 north A potential exists for a proposed trail alignment in this vicinity connecting the Junior High School. The proposed greenway would utilize 35 link from LeClaire’sviable alternative transportation levee and the MRT through the City and west to trail along this proposed activelanes or a multi-purpose greenway corridor. This would provide a The City is planning collectively with Pleasant Valley Junior High School to establish devoted bicycle 11. Wisconsin Street Corridor, LeClaire within this corridor. greenway and establish options for improved and alternative transportation local residents pedestrian niques along this route, would interconnect the Mississippi River and the MRT with the Crow Creek Middle Road provides an active greenway along a significant transportation artery from 18 Middle Road provides an active greenway artery along a significant transportation 9. Middle Road Corridor, Bettendorf . The Marquette Street Greenway parallels Robin Creek as it flows along Marquette Street and into 8. Marquette Street Corridor, Davenport to the identified SilverIsland Park Creek greenways. and north at Emeis Park south to the MRT at Credit connection between the The Wisconsin Avenue provides a Corridor 7. Wisconsin Avenue Corridor,Davenport City’s past. and providecorridor a unique glimpse into the say Park are also located within this greenway historic “Village of East Davenport” and Lind- of Davenport to the Mississippi riverfront. The create scenic connections from the hilltop area year. homes and landscaped medians Historic hosts over and walkers 20,000 runners each eventThis prominent national and international used for the annual Quad Cities Bix 7 Run. McClellan Boulevards of the route is a portion greenwayThis important along Kirkwood and Corridor, Davenport 6. Kirkwood/McClellan Boulevards from downtown Davenport to the Duck Creek Parkway. utilizes Fair Avenue to connect the Duck Creek Parkway. acts as a central gatewayThis corridor and/or signage to connect the Mississippi riverfront to art Vander Veer Park. of North Vander Veer it This active greenway uses urban design techniques, public such as landscaping, outdoor furnishings, 5. Main Street Corridor, Davenport “Buffalo and homestead, the ” Bill Museum. Cody birthplace including the Long Grove Church Graveyard, Walnut Grove Village, the William Frederick Mississippi River in LeClaire. The Cody Trail several marks sites along its route significant historic

Cities Metropolitan Area Greenways Plan contact your local government. on greenway population, employment, opportunities, floodplains, average daily traffic, photos or maps, aerial contact: Bi-State Regional Commission 1504 Third Ave1504 Third Rock Island, Illinois 61204-3368 Phone: (309) 793-6300 Website:

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Cody Trail and travels begins in Eldridge through the Scott County , or information and scenic 12-mile journey through Scott County, Iowa. The This on-road recreational tour provides a historic, cultural

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4. Cody Trail, Scott County

The Kirkwood and McClellan Boulevards Corridor hosts the nationally Quad Cities Bix 7 Run. recognized Over 20,000 runners and walkers use the corridor in this race that is held annually.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois Department and federal funds. transportation

resources sources, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), sources, Natural Resource Conservation Service Interstate Resource Conservation and DevelopmentInterstate Resource Conservation (Interstate RC&D), or County Soil and Water District. Conservation in, along, or near rivers, floodplains and all wetlands, contact: U.S. of Engineers, Rock Island District Corps Army Clock Tower,P.O.Attn.:AD-S, 2004 Box Rock Island, Illinois 61204-2004 Phone: (309) 794-5274 for Public Affairs, or (309) 794-5380 for Permitting. greenways and trails network.

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Duck Creek Parkway in Davenport, Bettendorf and Riverdale features a separated,multi-purpose trail and system, enhancing the entire Quad Cities’ passes through several community parks. Iowa trails system to the Illinois trails and Rock Island, Illinois, connecting the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa coast in Delaware. The trail crosses the country’s west coast in California to its east transportation corridor extending corridor from the transportation The ADT is a multi-purpose recreation and The ADT is a multi-purpose Illinois and Iowa 3. American Discovery Trail (ADT), nects to the Mississippi River greenway. along its route and ultimately con- parks through and connects several community into Riverdale. The greenway passes

of Davenport, east through Bettendorf and rated, multi-purpose trail from the westrated, side multi-purpose County. This greenway features a sepa- watershed containing 25,842 acres in Scott The Duck Creek Parkway a services Bettendorf/Riverdale 2. Duck Creek Parkway, Davenport/ Cities area. environmental resource for the entire Quad

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