Actions to Create a Trail
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Who Must Take Action
When
Announce central Delaware trail program & ask owners to participate
Mayor, District Councilperson, State Legislators, Civic Organizations
2008
Pass zoning overlay requiring a 100 ft. setback or no more than 20% of parcel from the water’s edge, public access & unobtrusive parking
City Council, Mayor, PCPC, L&I, & ZBA to enforce
Spring 2008
Create interim two-mile trail alignment to bring people to river for recreation
Center City District
Spring 2008
Establish incentives for property owners who provide space for trails & greenway, build parking according to best practices
Zoning Code Commission, PCPC, City Council, Mayor
2008
Create guidelines for consistent trail design by identifying width, materials, amenities, & safety features
PCPC, with assistance of PennPraxis
Spring 2008
Acquire right-of-way over privately held land in exchange for permits
Waterfront Mgr. or City
2008–2018
Create quick procedures for owners to donate rights-of-way & city to indemnify
Law Dept.
2008
Once trail through Center City is complete, create historic tour via cell phone
Waterfront Mgr., Greater Phila. Tourism & Marketing
2010–2010
Where trail in greenway impossible, connect trail along streets or over water
Waterfront Mgr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Planning & Economic Development, PennDOT
2010–2018
Build safe, well-designed trail segments
Waterfront Mgr.
Ongoing
Create bicycle rental & other recreation concessions
Waterfront Mgr.
2010–2012
Reach agreements to make public access a condition of grant awards or funded infrastructure projects
Waterfront Mgr.
2008–2010
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