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Proposed 9000 South Underpass A CASE FOR COMPLETING THE JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY: A safe crossing at 9000 South and 850 West Proposed 9000 South Underpass Parkway Timeline Blueprint Jordan River Parkway, Trail, and Tourism Facts 41.5 miles already completed of the paved 40 years ago, the “Jordan River • Over 3,000 Wasatch Front residents and 1971 Jordan River Parkway trail Parkway: An Alternative” is governmental officials participated through surveys published by Salt Lake County and workshops in 2007 to develop the Blueprint • 4 gaps remain, equalling 3.5 miles of missing Jordan River. Championed by Salt Lake County 1973 Provo-Jordan River Parkway Parkway trail in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and and Envision Utah, this regional visioning process Authority established When settlers first reached the Salt Lake Valley of Utah, one resource Bluffdale established the first comprehensive, long-range made settlement and long-term survival possible—the Jordan River. vision for the Jordan River corridor. The vision 1977 Provo-Jordan River Parkway Flowing nearly 50 miles from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake wetlands, • 76 miles of regional trails will connect included four key concepts: Authority incorporated into State its water allowed for irrigation of this high desert valley and the eventual Wasatch Front residents when the Parkway is Parks emergence of a metropolitan region topping one million residents. complete 1. Complete the Jordan River Parkway 1979 The Foundation for the Provo- 2. Preserve remaining open space Jordan River Parkway is created to Flowing though three different counties and fifteen cities, the Jordan • $40 million already invested by the State of raise funds for Parkway projects River ties our region together in myriad ways. The corridor offers many Utah and local governments in Jordan River corridor opportunities for education through signs, interpretive exhibits, nature acquisition, trail construction, and restoration 3. Facilitate economic development 1981 Grand opening of the first pieces centers, wildlife viewing areas, and as a setting for field trips. The river is 4. Improve water quality and natural features of of the Jordan River Parkway, a finding a significant role in the economic development of the region as an 123,000 Utah jobs supported by travel and • the Jordan River corridor of open space running amenity for potential employers, a destination for tourists, and a focal point tourism-related industries in 2010 * from Utah Lake to the Great Salt for redevelopment and urban revitalization projects. Lake The Jordan River Commission was created • $842 million in revenues generated by in August 2010 to facilitate implementation of Paralleling the River, the Jordan River Parkway provides a nearly continuous, recreation and tourism in Utah in 2010 through state 1991 Murray City completes the first this vision. The Commission now includes 13 segment of the regional Jordan non-motorized, paved trail system next to the river. In many sections, and local taxes * governmental members, 6 Ex-Officio members, River Trail the Parkway system also includes unpaved equestrian trails, spur trails and dozens of additional partners. connecting to local destinations, boat launching facilities, parks, urban * Utah Office of Tourism, Governor’s Office of Economic 2003 The Foundation establishes a fisheries, natural areas, and golf courses. Regular Parkway users include Development (2010) standard sign for trailheads along cyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters, dog walkers, horseback riders, and Community Vision the Jordan River, later helping to boaters in canoes and kayaks. fund the installation of 16 signs 9000 South Trail Gap for the Jordan River • to connect West Jordan 2007 Salt Lake County and Envision 1.2 miles of trail needed and Sandy to existing trail segments Utah publish the Blueprint Jordan Only four gaps, a total of 3.5 miles, remain in the River outlining a long-term vision Jordan River Parkway. When completed, 76 miles for the Jordan River • 25 miles of continuous paved trail will exist from of trails will link together the residents of Utah, Salt Salt Lake City to Bluffdale when this gap is filled - making 2008 Jordan River Parkway Trail Master Lake and Davis Counties. this the longest section of the Jordan River Plan published by Salt Lake Parkway County • 47,310 cars each day on an average work day cross 2010 The member-funded Jordan River this section of 9000 South *** Commission is established by interlocal agreement to complete • 18 auto accidents per year on average occur at the trail and implement master the 9000 South and 700 West intersection (2007 through plans 2011) *** 2011 Completing the Jordan River *** Utah Department of Transportation (2010) Parkway is listed in the America’s Great Outdoors 50-State Report by the Department of the Interior. The National Park Service begins coordinating the initiative. $1.51 million underpass proposed under 2011 National Park Service RTCA 9000 South assistance award granted to complete a concept plan for the 1.2 $1.53 million pledged by local governments mile trail gap between West Jordan to completing this $3 million trail gap project and Sandy cities. 2012 Four gaps (3.5 miles) in the $1.51 million requested of the State of Utah Parkway trail still exist A safer crossing... The 9000 South Pedestrian Underpass A typical view of 9000 South taken from the An example of another pedestrian underpass intersection with 700 West along the Jordan River Parkway Nearly 3,000 individuals from the community and local governments participated in the Blueprint Jordan River public visioning process. During this process, Existing Intersection Facts: completing the Jordan River Parkway trail system was the most frequently and consistently mentioned priority for the Jordan River corridor. 4 lanes of through traffic, plus turning lanes. One of the elements that makes the Jordan River Parkway such 47,310 cars travel through the 9000 South and 700 a desirable and frequently used trail is the fact that it is nearly West intersection on an average workday. completely separated from vehicular traffic. 18 auto accidents occur annually on average at this intersection, including a fatal accident on December Along its 45-mile length, the trail crosses dozens of busy roadways, including 24, 2011. state highways and interstate freeways. Separated pedestrian crossings allow families, school children, elderly, equestrians, and other trail users to cross these roads safely. Rocky Mountain Power The 9000 South trail crossing is a particularly dangerous one for pedestrians. This four-lane roadway carries over 47,000 cars per day. The closest intersection is located at 9000 South and 700 West. Given the amount of traffic it handles as well as its distance from the planned trail alignments, a surface crossing here is impractical and unsafe. 9000 South A dedicated pedestrian underpass is critical to ensuring safe use of the Jordan River Parkway for families, children, the elderly, and physically disabled. River Oaks Golf Course 700 West Jordan River Trail Extension Proposed 9000 South Underpass Jordan River Trail Extension COSTCOST ESTIMATES ESTIMATES PLEDGEDPLEDGED PROJECT PROJECT PARTNER PARTNER INVESTMENT INVESTMENT - 9000- 9000 South South Gap Gap A A- WEST - WEST JORDAN JORDAN TRAIL TRAIL SEGMENT SEGMENT COSTS COSTS PLEDGEDPLEDGED OR OR COMMITTED COMMITTED CAPITAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT INVESTMENT $ $ 190,144.00 190,144.00 Acquisition/EasementAcquisition/Easement Costs Costs $ $ 884,363.87 884,363.87 WestWest Jordan Jordan - local - local funding, funding, grants, grants, and and donors donors $ $ 252,439.00 252,439.00 TrailTrail Construction Construction Costs Costs $ $ 698,157.80 698,157.80 SandySandy City City - local - local funding funding and and grants grants $ $ 154,000.00 154,000.00 Midvale/WestMidvale/West Jordan Jordan Bridge Bridge $ $ 1,582,521.67 1,582,521.67 TOTALTOTAL Capital Capital Investment Investment $ $ 39,650.00 39,650.00 NorthNorth Jordan Jordan Canal Canal Bridge Bridge $ $ 95,434.95 95,434.95 SoftSoft Costs Costs - Professional - Professional Services, Services, etc. etc. IN-KINDIN-KIND INVESTMENT INVESTMENT $ $ 152,695.92 152,695.92 ConstructionConstruction Contingency Contingency $ $ 50,000.00 50,000.00 NationalNational Park Park Service Service - facilitation, - facilitation, trail trail master master planning planning (over (over two two years) years) $ $ 884,363.87 884,363.87 TOTALTOTAL $ $ 41,889.47 41,889.47 SandySandy City City - trail - trail planning planning and and design design $ $ 15,000.00 15,000.00 WestWest Jordan Jordan - trail - trail planning planning and and design design B B- 9000 - 9000 SOUTH SOUTH UNDERPASS UNDERPASS COSTS COSTS - State - State of ofUtah Utah assistance assistance requested requested $ $ 15,000.00 15,000.00 SaltSalt Lake Lake County County - trail - trail planing planing and and design design $ $ 3,800.00 3,800.00 ASWNASWN - preliminary - preliminary tunnel tunnel and and trail trail conceptual conceptual design, design, rendering rendering $ $ - - Acquisition/EasementAcquisition/Easement Costs Costs $ $ 2,000.00 2,000.00 JordanJordan River River Commission Commission - project - project coordination, coordination, promotion, promotion, printing printing $ $ 1,210,000.00 1,210,000.00 UnderpassUnderpass and and Trail Trail Construction Construction Costs Costs $ $ 127,689.47 127,689.47 TOTALTOTAL In-Kind In-Kind Investment Investment $ $ 181,500.00 181,500.00 SoftSoft Costs Costs - Professional - Professional Services, Services, etc. etc. $ $ 121,000.00
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