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WEST BANK
SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
FEASIBILITY STUDY
  Schuylkill River Development Corporation
  Funded by DCNR & The William Penn Foundation


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KSK,
KS ENGINEERS,
                       Bartram’s
TOOLE DESIGN,
                        Garden
CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
STEERING COMMITTEE
       Members
       Sarah Clark Stuart                                Shawn McCaney
       Campaign Director, Bicycle Coalition of           William Penn Foundation
       Philadelphia
                                                         Patrick Sherlock
       Louise Turan                                      William Penn Foundation
       Executive Director, John Bartram Association
                                                         Prema Gupta
       Jessica Baumert                                   University City District
       Executive Director, Woodlands Cemetery
                                                         Charles Denny
       Jeanette Brugger                                  Traffic Engineer, City of Philadelphia
       City Planner, City of Philadelphia
                                                         Russell Meddin
       Mark Kocent                                       Schuylkill River Park Alliance
       Principal Planner, University of Pennsylvania
                                                         Joseph Syrnick
       Kim Miller                                        President, SRDC
       University Architect, Drexel University
                                                         Lane Fike
       Pam Kosty                                         Director of Capital Projects, SRDC
       Assistant Director for Public Information,
       University Museum, University of Pennsylvania
       Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe                           Meetings
       Vice President, Community Partnerships            Project Kick-off
       University of the Sciences                        August 3, 2011
                                                         Preliminary Findings
 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
                                                         November 8, 2011
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
 Stakeholder Meetings
     • University of the Sciences (2)                     • Parks & Recreation
     • Drexel University (2)                              • Streets Department
     • Woodlands Cemetery                                 • SEPTA
     • Philadelphia Water                                 • PennDOT
       Department (2)
     • West Philly Urban Living
       Studio                                            Public Meetings
     • Philadelphia City Planning                         • West Philadelphia Bike
       Commission                                           Plan Update (2)
     • Pennsylvania Environmental                         • West Bank Trail Public
       Council                                              Meeting
     • University of Pennsylvania



 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
PROJECT GOAL                                                          Philadelphia
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 Determine the preferred alignment & feasibility
 of an off-street multi-use trail on the west side
 of the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia
 Zoo to Bartram’s Garden with connections
 into surrounding neighborhoods




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  WEST BANK                                               Bartram’s
  SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
  FEASIBILITY STUDY
                                                           Garden
  KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
FEASIBILITY

• Multiple options being
  investigated
• Importance of phasing
  & order of magnitude
  costs
• Preliminary ideas only;
  not design/construction
• Not approved by City
  agencies
• Need for public
  feedback

  WEST BANK
  SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
  FEASIBILITY STUDY
  KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
BIKE TRAIL TOOLKIT
Bike Friendly                                  Bike Lane            Cycle Track           Shared-Use
Street                                                                                    Trail
                                               Portion of           Exclusive bike
Low-traffic street                              the roadway          facility physically   Facility
conducive for                                  that has been        separated from        separated from
mixing bicycle                                 designated by        motor traffic and      the roadway for
and motor traffic                               striping, signage,   distinct from the     use by cyclists,
                                               and pavement         sidewalk              pedestrians,
                                               markings for the                           runners, and
                                               exclusive use of                           others
                                               bicycles




   WEST BANK
   SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
   FEASIBILITY STUDY
   KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
EXISTING ROUTE
       Bike Lanes
            Lindbergh Boulevard
            Grays Avenue
            Woodland Avenue
            43rd/44th Street
            Baltimore Avenue
            Spruce Street
            33rd/34th Street

       Bike Friendly Street
            49th Street
            Paschall Avenue
            47th Street
            45th Street
            33rd Street
            34th Street

 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL ROUTES
EVALUATED

              PHASING
                               Existing

                               Short Term

                               Mid Term

                               Long Term

                               Other Trail Project

              FACILITY TYPE
                               10’-12’ Shared
                               Use Path

                               10’ Cycle Track

                               5’ On-Street
                               Bike Lane

                               Bike Friendly Street

                               Pedestrian Only
                               Facility




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM
ALIGNMENT
      Trail Segments
              STATUS
                               Existing Facility

                               Potential Long-Term
                               Alignment

                               Trail Connections

                               Other Trail Project


              FACILITY TYPE
                               10’-12’ Shared
                               Use Path

                               10’ Cycle Track

                               5’ On-Street
                               Bike Lane

                               Bike Friendly Street

                               Pedestrian Only
                               Facility




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            1




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                                              1   51st Street

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              FEASIBILITY STUDY
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POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                                           1   Grays Avenue/
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     FEASIBILITY STUDY
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POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            2




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                           2   Paschall Park




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POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                                   2   Paschall Avenue




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                 FEASIBILITY STUDY
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POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                             2   47th Street




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 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            3




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                         3   Woodland Avenue
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   SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
   FEASIBILITY STUDY
   KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                         3   Woodland Avenue
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   SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
   FEASIBILITY STUDY
   KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            4




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                  4   USP


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        FEASIBILITY STUDY
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POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT
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         SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
         FEASIBILITY STUDY
         KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            5




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                                            5   Civic Center
                                                                                                                              Boulevard

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            SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
            FEASIBILITY STUDY
            KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            6




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                               6   South St/Franklin
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   • Existing on-street bike lanes on
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   • Existing shared use path behind
     Franklin Field
   • 32nd Street bike friendly facility

  WEST BANK
  SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
  FEASIBILITY STUDY
  KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            7




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            7




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            8




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                          8   32nd Street

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            SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
            FEASIBILITY STUDY
            KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            9




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                             9   31st Street/34th
                                                                   Street
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 • Existing sidepath on 31st Street
   New curb ramps at key intersections
   Additional landscaping
 • Philadelphia zoo improvements to
   sidepath on east side of 34th Street
   New landscaped verge
   Wider sidepath




  WEST BANK
  SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
  FEASIBILITY STUDY
  KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM
ALIGNMENT
      Trail Connections
              STATUS
                               Existing Facility

                               Potential Long-Term
                               Alignment

                               Trail Connections

                               Other Trail Project


              FACILITY TYPE
                               10’-12’ Shared
                               Use Path

                               10’ Cycle Track

                               5’ On-Street
                               Bike Lane

                               Bike Friendly Street

                               Pedestrian Only
                               Facility




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            1




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 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT
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           SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
           FEASIBILITY STUDY
           KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                                 1   National Heat &
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          SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
          FEASIBILITY STUDY
          KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                            2




 WEST BANK
 SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
 FEASIBILITY STUDY
 KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                             2   34th St Bridge/
                                                              University Ave
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  WEST BANK
  SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL
  FEASIBILITY STUDY
  KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT                                                 2    34th St Bridge/
                                                                                   University Ave
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New trail and green space along University Ave




                                                                  Orth-Rodgers recommendation for
                                                                  University Ave/I-76 Intersection

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                                                                                    provide two right
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    KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
QUESTIONS                                                            Philadelphia
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Schuylkill West Bank Public Meeting Presentation Low Res2

  • 1. Philadelphia Zoo WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY Schuylkill River Development Corporation Funded by DCNR & The William Penn Foundation ver ill Ri ylk Schu KSK, KS ENGINEERS, Bartram’s TOOLE DESIGN, Garden CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 2. STEERING COMMITTEE Members Sarah Clark Stuart Shawn McCaney Campaign Director, Bicycle Coalition of William Penn Foundation Philadelphia Patrick Sherlock Louise Turan William Penn Foundation Executive Director, John Bartram Association Prema Gupta Jessica Baumert University City District Executive Director, Woodlands Cemetery Charles Denny Jeanette Brugger Traffic Engineer, City of Philadelphia City Planner, City of Philadelphia Russell Meddin Mark Kocent Schuylkill River Park Alliance Principal Planner, University of Pennsylvania Joseph Syrnick Kim Miller President, SRDC University Architect, Drexel University Lane Fike Pam Kosty Director of Capital Projects, SRDC Assistant Director for Public Information, University Museum, University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe Meetings Vice President, Community Partnerships Project Kick-off University of the Sciences August 3, 2011 Preliminary Findings WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL November 8, 2011 FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 3. STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT Stakeholder Meetings • University of the Sciences (2) • Parks & Recreation • Drexel University (2) • Streets Department • Woodlands Cemetery • SEPTA • Philadelphia Water • PennDOT Department (2) • West Philly Urban Living Studio Public Meetings • Philadelphia City Planning • West Philadelphia Bike Commission Plan Update (2) • Pennsylvania Environmental • West Bank Trail Public Council Meeting • University of Pennsylvania WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 4. PROJECT GOAL Philadelphia Zoo Determine the preferred alignment & feasibility of an off-street multi-use trail on the west side of the Schuylkill River from the Philadelphia Zoo to Bartram’s Garden with connections into surrounding neighborhoods r ve Ri ill ylk hu Sc WEST BANK Bartram’s SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY Garden KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 5. FEASIBILITY • Multiple options being investigated • Importance of phasing & order of magnitude costs • Preliminary ideas only; not design/construction • Not approved by City agencies • Need for public feedback WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 6. BIKE TRAIL TOOLKIT Bike Friendly Bike Lane Cycle Track Shared-Use Street Trail Portion of Exclusive bike Low-traffic street the roadway facility physically Facility conducive for that has been separated from separated from mixing bicycle designated by motor traffic and the roadway for and motor traffic striping, signage, distinct from the use by cyclists, and pavement sidewalk pedestrians, markings for the runners, and exclusive use of others bicycles WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 7. EXISTING ROUTE Bike Lanes Lindbergh Boulevard Grays Avenue Woodland Avenue 43rd/44th Street Baltimore Avenue Spruce Street 33rd/34th Street Bike Friendly Street 49th Street Paschall Avenue 47th Street 45th Street 33rd Street 34th Street WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 8. POTENTIAL ROUTES EVALUATED PHASING Existing Short Term Mid Term Long Term Other Trail Project FACILITY TYPE 10’-12’ Shared Use Path 10’ Cycle Track 5’ On-Street Bike Lane Bike Friendly Street Pedestrian Only Facility WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 9. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT Trail Segments STATUS Existing Facility Potential Long-Term Alignment Trail Connections Other Trail Project FACILITY TYPE 10’-12’ Shared Use Path 10’ Cycle Track 5’ On-Street Bike Lane Bike Friendly Street Pedestrian Only Facility WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 10. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 1 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 11. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 1 51st Street NATIONAL SCHUYLKILL RI HEAT & POWER S NE 49 LI TH L AI E ST R AV S SX Y' RA E C A/ AV G PT IC SE K/ N TA A TR BO M 51ST ST ID L BR RAI CSX NES L LI RAI CSX WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 12. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 1 Grays Avenue/ 49th Street 49 T H E ST AV AND DL O O W 50 SCHUYLKILL RIVER 49 TH TH ST ST NATIONAL HEAT & POWER S NE 49 LI TH IL ST E RA AV SX Y'S RA E C A/ AV G PT IC /SE N AK TA TR BO AM WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 13. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 14. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 Paschall Park T EP 47 E /S AV TH AK ST ND TR COMEGYS AM LA 48 PLAYGROUND TH OD ST E WO AV GRAY'S FE GRAY'S FERRY AVE LL RRY A VE A H SC PA 49 TH E ST AV D 50 L RIVER 49 TH TH ST ST NATIONAL HEAT & WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 15. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 Paschall Avenue T I ST RA X CS/ TA EP 47 E /S AV TH AK ST ND TR COMEGYS AM LA 48 PLAYGROUND TH OD ST E WO AV GRAY'S FE GRAY'S FERRY AVE LL RRY A A H SC PA 49 TH E ST AV ND LA 50 R 49 TH TH WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 16. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 47th Street 46 47 M TH EL TH S M VI ST AR LL S E KO NE ST M E LI AY ST IL ST RA X CS/ TA EP 47 E /S AV TH AK ST ND TR COMEGYS AM LA 48 PLAYGROUND TH OD ST E WO AV GRAY'S FE GRAY'S FERRY AVE LL RR Y A H SC PA 49 TH E ST WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 17. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 3 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 18. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 3 Woodland Avenue Option 1: Cycle Track 2N E D AV UNIVERSITY ST NG OF THE E SI AV S SE 46 SCIENCES D AN TH NG KI DL ST OO 46 W 47 M TH EL TH S M VI ST AR LL S E KO NE ST M E LI AY ST IL ST RA X CS/ TA EP 47 VE /S TH AK DA ST COMEGYS TR N AM LA 48 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 19. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 3 Woodland Avenue Option 2: Shared Use Path 2N E D AV UNIVERSITY ST NG OF THE E SI AV S SE 46 SCIENCES D AN TH NG KI DL ST OO 46 W 47 M TH EL TH S M VI ST AR LL S E KO NE ST M E LI AY ST IL ST RA X CS/ TA EP 47 VE /S TH AK DA ST COMEGYS TR N AM LA 48 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 20. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 4 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 21. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 4 USP 45 TH ST 42 ND E AV UNIVERSITY ST OF THE E AV 46 SCIENCES D AN TH /CS PTA DL ST SE AK/ OO TR AM 46 W 47 M TH EL TH LKIL S M VI HUY ST AR LL S SC E KO NE ST M E LI AY ST IL ST RA G X CS A/ PT WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 22. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT OO D 4 Woodlands Cemetery WOODLANDS W CEMETERY 42 ND RSITY UN ST IVE THE NE S L LI RS NCES AI X R ITY / CS PTA AV K /SE TRA E AM VER L RI UY LKIL SCH S NE LI WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 23. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 5 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 24. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 5 Civic Center Boulevard RUCE S T Y ERSIT FRAN FIEL UNIV HUP PENN MUSEUM KASKEY IVE PARK N DR IA RD SE UN UA CO G VD IVE BL STA NV IE RS R EN CU ITY CHOP TIO VA AV N VD AV E HOSPITAL BL E ER NT CE IVE VIC DR CI ES C IEN ES SC IL LIN TH RA AL A HE PT /SE R AK VE TR RI AM UN IVE R WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 25. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 6 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 26. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 6 South St/Franklin Field/32nd St Existing 34TH ST ST 32ND ST SM IL RD IT RA H 33 W X SPRUCE AL CS ST K FRANKLIN FIELD PENN HUP PARK PENN MUSEUM P EX L IL YLK SEPTA SO HU SC CO UT STATION H NV ST SC EN T • Existing on-street bike lanes on South Street Bridge • Existing shared use path behind Franklin Field • 32nd Street bike friendly facility WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 27. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 7 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 28. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 7 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 29. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 8 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 30. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 8 32nd Street PO X ELEVATED RAIL N AVE WELTO 34TH ST COMMUNITY GARDEN LINE RACE ST 32ND ST AN CAS TE RA VE ARCH S T FILBERT ST RD ST TH ST D ST JF WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 31. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 9 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 32. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 9 31st Street/34th Street Existing & Future • Existing sidepath on 31st Street New curb ramps at key intersections Additional landscaping • Philadelphia zoo improvements to sidepath on east side of 34th Street New landscaped verge Wider sidepath WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 33. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT Trail Connections STATUS Existing Facility Potential Long-Term Alignment Trail Connections Other Trail Project FACILITY TYPE 10’-12’ Shared Use Path 10’ Cycle Track 5’ On-Street Bike Lane Bike Friendly Street Pedestrian Only Facility WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 34. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 1 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 35. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 50 1 Botanic Avenue SCHUYLKILL RIVER 49 T T H H ST ST NATIONAL HEAT & POWER S NE 49 LI TH L AI E ST R AV S SX Y' RA E C A/ AV G PT IC SE K/ N TA A TR BO 51ST ST ID L BR RAI CSX WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 36. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 1 National Heat & Power Site V GRAY'S FE AY'S FERRY AVE LL A RRY A VE A H SC PA CHUYLKILL RIVER 49 TH ST NATIONAL HEAT & POWER 49 TH ST VE E AV WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 37. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 38. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 34th St Bridge/ University Ave Existing WEST BANK SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 39. POTENTIAL LONG-TERM ALIGNMENT 2 34th St Bridge/ University Ave Proposed New trail and green space along University Ave Orth-Rodgers recommendation for University Ave/I-76 Intersection Bring all ramp University Ave. lanes into signalized intersection I 76 ramp Widen ramp to WEST BANK provide two right SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL turn lanes FEASIBILITY STUDY KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO
  • 40. QUESTIONS Philadelphia Zoo r ve Ri ill ylk hu Sc WEST BANK Bartram’s SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY Garden KSK, KS ENGINEERS, TOOLE DESIGN, CAMPBELL THOMAS & CO