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COLOR KEY ALL DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE BUILT FUNDED TRAIL (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL) PROPOSED TRAIL (SUBMITTED FOR FUNDING-NOT AWARDED) PROPOSED PENDING (NOT OFFICIALLY SUBMITTED) TRAIL MARQUETTE TRAIL, EXISTING TO PROPOSED LINK TO LAKEFRONT TRAIL PHASE 2 (NATIONAL PARK) START: BROADWAY HAMMOND MARINA/STATE LINE LINK END: GRAND AVENUE (MILLER) DIST: 3.5 MILES START: CALUMET PARK END: WHIHALA COUNTY PARK DIST: 1.6 MILES MARQUETTE TRAIL, PHASE 1 (NATIONAL PARK) THE MARQUETTE PROPOSED ROUTE WIHALA BEACH BARK (LAKE CO. ) START: GRAND AVENUE START: HORSESHOE CASINO END: COUNTY LINE ROAD (AT WEST BEACH) New END: WHITING PARK DIST: 2 MILES Buffalo DIST: 0.7 MILES DUNES NATIONAL PARK CONNECTOR Long WHITING EAST SIDETRAIL (WHITING) (/PORTAGE) START: WHIHALA PARK START: COUNTY LINE ROAD Beach END: GEORGE LAKE TRAIL END: MINERAL SPRINGS ROAD () DIST: 1.5 MILES N the DIST: 8 MILES GEORGE LAKE TRAIL CALUMET TRAIL Potawattamie START: EAST SIDE OF LAKE E END: CALUMET & SHEFFIELD (ENVIRON. CENTER) (PORTER COUNTY PARKS) Park DIST: 0.9 MILES START: MINERAL SPRINGS ROAD GREENWAY R END: US 12/LAPORTE COUNTY LINE Total Proposed Length Approx. 50 Miles O DIST: 9 MILES H 94 CALUMETTRAIL HAMMOND, PHASE 1 October 2009 S Michigan START: CALUMET & SHEFFIELD E City Trail END: WHITE OAK BLVD. IN EAST CHICAGO SINGING SANDS TRAIL, K DIST: 4 MILES PHASE 1 (MICHIGAN CITY) Creek STATUS: FUNDED 2005 START: US 12/COUNTY LINE A Beverly END: WASHINGTON PARK, MICHIGAN CITY L DIST: 3 MILES 90 Whiting L Shores GRAND CALUMETTRAIL STATUS: FUNDED 2004 A Town of EAST CHICAGO, N Pines PHASE 3 O START: WHITE OAK BLVD. SINGING SANDS TRAIL, T I Dunes 421 END: KENNEDY AVENUE PHASE 2 (MICHIGAN CITY) N A State Park DIST: 2 MILES START: WASHINGTON PARK 912 S 94 END: LIBERTY TRAIL ROAD N E DIST: 1.5 MILES East D U Dunes GRAND CALUMET TRAIL HAMMOND, A Acres PHASE 7 Chicago I A N START: KENNEDY AVENUE SINGING SANDS TRAIL, N D END: CLINE AVENUE PHASE 3 (MICHIGAN CITY) I Burns DIST: 1.5 MILES START: LIBERTY TRAIL ROAD Ogden END: MEER ROAD (CORPORATE LIMITS) Harbor Porter GRAND CALUMET TRAIL GARY, DIST: 4 MILES Dunes PHASE 3

ILLINOIS START: CLINE AVENUE US 12 TRAIL Gary END: CLARK STREET 90 DIST: 2 MILES (LAPORTE COUNTY PARKS) TRAIL CORRIDORS START: MEER ROAD NATIONAL LAKESHORE CONNECTOR ROUTE END: MICHIGAN STATE LINE 20 Chesterton BURNHAM/ CORRIDOR TRAIL GARY, DIST: 1 MILE Hammond 94 PHASE 2 START: CLARK STREET ERIE-LACKAWANNA TRAIL CORRIDOR END: BRIDGE STREET GREAT LAKES TRAIL 41 90 DIST: 3 MILES (STATE OF MICHIGAN) PRAIRIE-DUNELAND TRAIL CORRIDOR START: MICHIGAN STATE LINE Lake END: DOWNTOWN NEW BUFFALO GRAND CALUMET RIVER TRAIL GARY, DIST: 3 MILES 80 2 mi 80 80 Station 49 DUNES-KANKAKEE TRAIL CORRIDOR PHASE 1 80 Portage 80 2 km START: BRIDGE STREET LINCOLN MEMORIAL TRAIL CORRIDOR END: BROADWAY 912 DIST: 2 MILES 65 STATUS: FUNDED 2005

Implementation Indiana StateTrails Plan Financing implement the facility in a unified fashion. The Marquette Greenway The Marquette Plan Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources No one element of trail development is as A proven mechanism is the creation of an It has been the desire of many in the South Shore region to have an uninterrupted Once one of the ’ most dynamic industrial centers, the Northwest To realize the development of the MG- (2006): The State of Indiana further crucial as securing the necessary Interlocal Agreement (IA) between all The National Lakeshore ConnectorTrail NLC Trail in the near future, a host of parties outlining their commitment to trail connecting the three states and providing access to numerous points of interest Indiana region experienced a significant decline in the industrial base that had served defined the route of the Marquette finances to proceed. There are many along the lakefront.The cities of Chicago, Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Portage, as the local economy’s backbone. In response, Congressman Peter Visclosky coordinated strategies will need to be Greenway by identifying it as a potential avenues of funding which should develop the trail orderly and uniformly. A and Michigan City, including the counties of Porter and LaPorte, and the National proposed a unified plan to provide a comprehensive investment strategy for achieving The balance of this poster-plan aims to highlight a critical segment of the proposed Marquette Greenway – the near 10-mile implemented by all stakeholders along the “Visionary Trail” – the highest route be exhausted as they arise. These successful example is the Pennsy Park Service, have been working individually for years on developing their local the ecological, economic, and social rebirth of the region. His vision was realized gap between the east and west landholdings of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. This gap has been scouted by both NIRPC route. While identifying funding sources designation in the plan in this include the following: Greenway IA which was approved by the segments of this overall vision. During this period of development, many of these with the publishing of the Marquette Plan: Indiana’s Lakeshore Reinvestment and the National Park Service staff in order to delineate the best route for an off-road trail, while taking advantage of the would top any prospective list, other landmark document authorized by Towns of Munster and Schererville, the trail segments were approved for federal funding, with several more proposed. With Strategy in 2005. NIRPC furthered this vision to include the balance of Indiana’s avenues are equally important to the Gov.Mitch Daniels. Federal & State Sources City of Crown Point and Lake County these initiatives underway, coupled with the need to establish a true east-west lakefront in their Marquette Plan, Phase II document released in 2008. Both environmental beauty of the area. The following details the communities and properties the Marquette Greenway – National short-term development of a route. The Chief amongst these are Parks. Since this IA’s approval, each connection along the Lakefront, NIRPC has begun to bring all of these visions to the endeavors have now been linked together to form a grand vision that will contribute to Lakeshore Connector (MG-NLC) Trail will traverse through. The reverse side of this poster-plan maps the MG-NLC Trail route following represents a brief overview of Master Plan reimbursement funds programmed by community has received federal monies to forefront as a unified piece known as the Marquette Greenway – named in honor of maintaining the distinctive quality of life that will define the region for generations to in detail, with discussions on trail design and maintenance, and a brief description of destinations along the way. the necessary steps in the process: City of Portage (2005): This NIRPC which include: develop their section of the trail, with document outlines a comprehensive Munster ready to complete their segment the pioneer explorer Jacques Marquette. come. There are many initiatives outlined in both plans, with a unifying element being Plan Prioritization G Transportation In all, the route will traverse through 15 communities for approximately 50 miles outlined as the proposed Marquette Greenway – a three-state off-road multi-use trail vision for a sub-area as described in Enhancement (TE) of the Pennsy by the end of 2009.The from Calumet Park in Chicago, to the heart of New Buffalo, Michigan, directly connecting residents and visitors alike to the grandeur of the Indiana Dunes and Burns Harbor Ogden Dunes Indiana Dunes As of 2009, nearly all of the major the Marquette Plan. The balance of creation of an IA also ensures a uniform stakeholders along the route have G Congestion, Mitigation & touching a population of 120,000 people, but connecting to millions more. In other notable destinations. For many years since it’s incorporation in 1967, the One of the most historic communities along Lake National Lakeshore the plan highlights a vision for set of design standards along the route of incorporated the trail as part of a planning Air Quality Program (CMAQ) between, roughly 20 individual trail segments will be unified under this route. NIRPC tucked-away Town of Burns Harbor has existed under Michigan, theTown of Ogden Dunes has nestled redevelopment in and around the the MG-NLC Trail. No other site in in as omnipresent document, with the Marquette Plan is working directly with all communities along the proposed route including the radar, known primarily for its industrial-based peacefully for more than 80 years within the rolling Portage Marina. A major element of G SurfaceTransportation The successful establishment of an IA and majestic as Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, serving as a “blanket” vision providing a stakeholders directly adjacent in and Michigan.The focus at present involves ports on Lake Michigan. However, a population of sand dunes.With a stable population of roughly 1,400, this vision was realized with the Program (STP) with these stakeholders will spur on which runs for nearly 25 miles along southern Lake strong incentive for the trail’s development. securing the necessary funding for each entity to complete their segment. How nearly 1,000 calls this town home, and in 2009, the the town continues to thrive as a residential opening of the Portage Lakefront & further interest in the remaining segments Michigan.The park contains approximately 15,000 In addition to the Marquette Plan, these The State of Indiana also much money and how fast it will be allocated remains to be seen, but when coupled first large-scale planning effort was launched to bring community with prime access to transportation outlets Riverwalk in 2008, with current of the Marquette Greenway for similar acres, 2,182 of which are located in Indiana Dunes various plans include the following: maintains a number of regular with the Congressman Visclosky’s determined efforts to fund strategies from the needed direction on how Burns Harbor would developments underway, most notable instruments of cooperation to be utilized. such as state highways and interstates, as well as the State Park and managed by the Indiana Department of funding outlets including: Marquette Plan, the outlook becomes very positive. develop in the future. One of the chief planning tasks commuter railroad to Chicago.The being Burns and Marina This will continue to ensure orderly Natural Resources. Miles of , sand dunes, General G was highlighting an off-road trail system able to link Shores. The plan calls for a number RecreationalTrails Program development and consistent design planned route of the Marquette Greenway will touch bog, wetlands, woodland forests, an 1830's French Management Plan together all areas of the town, while connecting back of non-motorized trail routes, with (RTP) standards through adjacent municipalities, into Ogden Dunes to the south of US 12. If they chose Canadian homestead, and a 1900 era farm combine to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Marquette Greenway Benefits to the Marquette Greenway (MG).The off-road trail several mimicking the very route of the G parks, counties and states. The Burnham Plan Centennial to, there is a spur route that could be developed by the make the national lakeshore a unique setting for (1997): This document defines the Lake Michigan system would occupy a corridor of National Town that would give Ogden Dunes residents greater MG-NLC Trail. Much has been written and researched regarding the benefits of to a In 1909, Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett collaborated with the Commercial studying humans and their impact on the management philosophy and goals for Coastal Program Lakeshore Property along the northern stretch of its access to the Marquette Greenway and the Portage community and region. As a primer, here are the major highlights: Club of Chicago and others to create a new plan for the greater Chicago region. environment. The establishment of the Marquette the National Lakeshore for making In addition to these, special Marketing populated area. Lakefront & Riverwalk; as well as access to a Marquette Greenway G Promotes physical activity, and improves overall mood. During 2009, communities, institutions and residents will be looking back Greenway will bring two discontinuous sections of decisions and solving problems for a appropriations from the US Congress The Marquette Greenway, as envisioned, The proximity to the MG provides Burns Harbor one proposed sailboat basin to be built on the site of Trail Sub-Area Plan 100 years for inspiration, and to appreciate the big dreams that led to Chicago's the National Lakeshore together at long last. The MG 20-year horizon. There are maps are available to local entities by would represent one of the most significant G Creates healthier communities by connecting people with of the best opportunities to take full advantage of any Precoat Metals.The trail could be constructed, in Town of Burns Harbor (2009): As part sweeping lakefront, the "" of County Forest Preserves, and a will afford users the unfettered opportunity to access which detail a proposed trail request on a yearly basis. Each one urban trail systems in the country. A vision places, building physical activity into the normal routine of life. community along the trail’s entire 50-mile stretch. partnership with NIPSCO and the National Lakeshore, of a larger comprehensive planning tradition of thinking comprehensively about a regions' future. The plan defined a any and all sections of the National Lakeshore connecting the east and west units of of these programs do require at least of such magnitude deserves an equally following a utility corridor just north of the train tracks. effort, Burns Harbor undertook a G Provides access to natural and scenic areas encouraging broad region for action: from Kenosha, Wisconsin on the north; to DeKalb, Illinois on landholdings, including those which have been the park, which are nearly identical to ambitious strategy to market its benefits detailed analysis of the route of the a 20% local match from the entity people to get outside. the west; to Michigan City, Indiana on the south.The Centennial celebrations will out-of-reach north of Burns Harbor and east of the the route proposed in this plan. locally and regionally. The development of Portage Marquette Greenway and potential eligible for funding. combine the programs, plans and green legacy projects of hundreds of partners Ameriplex development. In addition, the proximity of NIRPC has worked closely with a trail logo will represent the first step of G Will potentially increase tourism in the region as part of a regionwide The City of Portage has enjoyed a rich history of trail Porter spur routes into the town (which have throughout this region during 2009. The Marquette Greenway – Indiana Dunes the MG along US 12 west of Ogden Dunes will link National Lakeshore staff in following Local Sources such an effort. As an effective form of trail network tied to Chicago-based trails. development with the establishment of the One of the Duneland area’s hidden gems, theTown of been outlined on the Route Detail National Lakeshore Connection Plan has been directly funded as a legacy project of with the entrances to Inland Marsh, which has been previous planning initiatives involving A major advantage of funding trails “branding” this logo brings to life the reality G Creates jobs and supports independent businesses. Prairie-Duneland and Iron Horse HeritageTrails. In Porter has maintained its small town charm over Map). The plan analyzed such issues this year-long event, recognizing Burnham’s call to act regionally, disconnected from the balance of the park. the trail. As an addendum, this 1997 with local sources of funding is time of the trail, and creates an identifiable 2008, the city teamed with the National Park Service to years, even with the advent of heavy industry and as alternative routes, soil suitability, G Reduces polluting emissions by decreasing comprehensively…and boldly. Eventually, the MG will run to County Line Road, plan requests the trail to be hiking only and cost-savings. Monies can be image which will be used along the entire proudly dedicate the first project completed as several highways bisecting its jurisdiction. Indiana market conditions, and highlighted the automobile congestion on area roads. and back north to the existing MarquetteTrail with no bike access, but National pulled from a number of sources as 50-mile corridor. The MG-NLC Trail would envisioned in the Marquette Plan – the Portage Dunes National Lakeshore spreads out over the entire trail experience for those using the in Gary. Lakeshore staff has relayed their allowed by municipal code. Floating be one of the very first segments of new G Connects neighborhoods, allowing children Lakefront & Riverwalk. These 57-acres of reclaimed northern half of the town, affording Porter some of the preferred route. A boardwalk system desire to allow for a multi-use trail with bonds is also an established trail to utilize this logo and establish a to ride or walk to school, or to their friend’s homes. industrial land have been dramatically transformed best amenities along the lakefront, including its own is recommended for a significant an asphalt surface. method of funding which should family of site amenities for other into a showpiece site, complete with a loop trail and beach. The Marquette Greenway will touch into the portion of MG-NLC Trail route, which G Draw more users to existing commercial sites such as those at Ameriplex AmeriPlex at the Port always be considered. jurisdictions to adopt. landmark pavilion. Just south of this site is the town, but not directly wind through the traditional would include lookout areas along the and Marina Shores. AmeriPlex at the Port is a 385-acre, mixed-use Materials should be created that Portage Marina, where the Marquette Greenway is downtown grid. Instead the MG will link to the Porter Ped & Pedal Plan Little Calumet River. It is yet to be G development located in Portage at the northeast Miscellaneous Sources emphasize the Marquette Greenway as a Boosts property values of homes within close proximity. planned to ring the North side. The city plans to BrickyardTrail, which is scheduled to start NIRPC (2005): The entire tri-state determined the best type of trail quadrant of the I-94 and State Road 249 interchange. Beyond traditional governmental areas true destination and “gateway” link to the Other statistics bear out the growing desire to have trails established in locations all extend a riverwalk from the Lakefront area south to construction in the summer of 2010. The Brickyard route of the Marquette Greenway was construction until a thorough site This development is owned by Holladay Properties, of funding, a number of outlets remain National Lakeshore. These materials can across the United States. These include: the marina along the entrance . The MG will will provide the long-awaited link between the first identified as a Priority Corridor in survey is performed in advance of which has built projects in over 15 states, with a total as potential of monies to take the form of brochures, postcards and bisect the riverwalk extension just south of the bridge Prairie-Duneland and CalumetTrails. The MG will tie this document highlighting regional preliminary engineering work. G 79 million Americans think that bikeways, paths project valuation of over $2 billion. The AmeriPlex at ignite trail development. Most maps which could be located at civic on US 12, providing trail users the opportunity to in just north of the Indiana Dunes Environmental trail opportunities. It has since and sidewalks are very important in choosing where to live the Port property is significant in its destination value prominently is the Regional locations along the lakefront, as well as access a prime lakefront destination. Heading south Learning Center, and wind along the proposed become a series of individual Public Support (Bureau of Transportation Statistics). with the recent opening of Bass Pro Shops, and Development Authority (RDA) which other public destinations such as National from the marina, the MG will run along SR 249, path of the Brickyard to the CalumetTrail on Mineral corridors known as the Marquette NIRPC convened a series of meetings adjacent service-based businesses opening up as a has as one of its charges the long- Lakeshore sites (beaches, Visitors Center). G $77 billion potential annual healthcare savings if Americans crossing the old Crisman Road bridge at the Little Springs Road. South of the tie in, trail users will be Greenway Corridor. with all stakeholders along the route to result of their location. There are also several large term mission of funding projects Local chambers of commerce and were more active (US Dept. of Health and Human Services). Calumet River. The city plans to restore this bridge as afforded a direct connection back to theTown of gauge interest in moving forward with this warehouse-based businesses on their property. In associated with Marquette Plan county-based convention and visitors G a non-motorized facility only. After crossing, the trail Porter, and eventually to the Prairie-DunelandTrail long-desired link. An overwhelming A 2002 survey of recent home buyers by the National Association of addition, Holladay Properties joined with the City of objectives. Private corporate bureaus should be able to display these has been planned to run underneath the SR 249 just into Chesterton. consensus approved of the trail facility in Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders ranked trails as Portage, Bass Pro Shops and several others to open a donations are also helpful, most materials. NIRPC can also take the lead by bridge running over the river, and emerge on the other general, and as discussions progressed, a the 2nd most important community amenity out of a list of 18 choices. recreational access point to the Little Calumet River promentenly land donations and/or working with local officials on educating the side to run along 249 south to the intersection at number of spur routes were identified as G Survey of 1,200 high tech workers in 1998 by KPMG found that quality of running north of the AmeriPlex site. The Marquette construction of trail segments. public on the Marquette Greenway’s Ameriplex Drive. From here, trails are proposed to prime connections to the MG-NLC route. life in a community increases job attractiveness by 33%. Greenway will traverse through AmeriPlex as a location and benefits. In addition, advocacy connect further south into the city and the majority of These spurs have been highlighted on the sidepath along their main entry drive running groups such as the Calumet Citizens for G 24% of ALL trips are one mile or less with 48% being three miles or less Portage’s population base via Bailey Street to Melton plan as major destinations points. Coordination east-west. The MG will link to the river access parking With planning, public support and funding Connecting Communities (C4) are (2001 National Household Travel Survey). Road (US 20). area, which will be used as a trailhead. Running east, identified, the next steps towards the available to assist jurisdictions and For additional information, please visit these excellent web sites: the MG will cross Salt Creek with a new bridge into eventual development of the MG-NLC Trail business in gaining public acceptance of American Trails: www.americantrails.org Burns Harbor. This property is also bordered on two will involve coordinating all stakeholders to the trail system. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: www.railstotrails.org sides by Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. National Park Service ,Trails & Conservation Assistance Program: www.ncrc.nps.gov/rtca & Bicycling Information Center: www.bicyclinginfo.org