Pipeline Trail Preliminary Design - Pierce County Parks

AGENDA Introductions Project Background Project Schedule Presentation Open House Discussion Wrap Up

STAKEHOLDER MEETING #1

Pipeline Trail Preliminary Design DECEMBER 17, 2019

History • • •

Unofficial recreation access Community & Transportation planning support (1990’s) Feasibility Study (2007)

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City: Tacoma Dome Station to City boundary County: 72nd and Waller to 94th Ave Future: South Hill Community Connections/Foothills Trail

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2019 – project kickoff 2020 – public engagement, preliminary design, grant funding 2021 – public engagement, complete design 2022-2023 – begin construction (funding dependent)

Trail Development Project Timeline

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PROJECT CONTEXT

Project Background

72nd Street East and Waller Road

94th Street East

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PROJECT EXTENTS

Project Background

Objectives • • • • • • •

Provide separated shared use path Incorporate equestrian trail where conditions allow Provide safe crossings Maintain TPU’s service road access Identify trailhead parking opportunities Maintain residential primary driveway access Pursue grant funding for construction

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OBJECTIVES

Project Background

Preliminary Design

nov

dec

analysis & inventory stakeholder meeting #1

jan

feb

alternatives evaluation

mar

preliminary design

may

grant application

stakeholder meeting #2 public meeting #1

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apr

public meeting #2

Project Schedule

Project Corridor • • • • •

5.5 miles – 6 sheets 12 road crossings Multiple driveway crossings 2 parks Multiple destinations

1 2 3 4 Half Dollar Park

9

5 6

12

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MAPPING

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

72nd St E/Waller Rd E to

Vickery Ave E

1 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

72nd St E/Waller Rd E to

Vickery Ave E

1 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

(Average Daily Trips)

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

Vickery Ave E past

Orangegate Park

2 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

Vickery Ave E thru

Orangegate Park

2 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Parking location undetermined at Orangegate Park

(Average Daily Trips)

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Parking location undetermined at Orangegate Park

(Average Daily Trips)

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

Canyon Rd E to

63rd Ave E

3 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

Canyon Rd E to

63rd Ave E

3 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

64th Ave Ct E to

S Fruitland

4 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

64th Ave Ct E to

S Fruitland

4 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Verify: Future intersection improvements

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

S Fruitland/SR 512 to

87th Ave Ct E

5 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

S Fruitland/SR 512 to

87th Ave Ct E

5 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

87th Ave Ct E to

94th Ave E

6 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

from

87th Ave Ct E to

94th Ave E

6 Pipeline Trail

EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Project Inventory/Analysis

Project Corridor to the North Trail width and surfacing Separation from service road Barrier treatments Crossing treatments Signage/striping

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RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED

Tacoma Segment

Orangegate Park and Half Dollar Park Parking Restrooms/shelter Signage/wayfinding Park master plans in future

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PRECEDENTS AND STANDARDS

Trailhead Components

Street Crossings Vehicular Bicycle/Pedestrian Equestrian

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MIXED MODES

Crossing Options

Branding Mountain/territorial views Rural and agrarian Utility/history Other?

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BRANDING

Trail Identity

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Questions?

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Contact: Brianne Blackburn brianne.blackburn@piercecountywa.gov www.piercecountywa.gov/PipelineTrail