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Ellis County-Midlothian to Waxahachie
Trail Corridor Research
The University of Texas at ArlingtonProgram in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture andThe Institute of Urban Studies, The School of Urban and Public Affairs
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North Central Texas Council of GovernmentsThe University of Texas
Ellis CountyCity of MidlothianCity of Waxahachie
The University of Texas at ArlingtonProgram in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture andThe Institute of Urban Studies, The School of Urban and Public Affairs
The University Partnership Program
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Existing Corridor InformationInventory: Natural FeaturesInventory: Manmade FeaturesRecent and Future Development
Photo Inventory: Existing Corridor Areas and Character
Summary Analysis and Concept
Proposed Trail Corridor Elements and Alternatives
Key Issues and Questions
Next Steps
Presentation Outline
The Regional Veloweb, 2010
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MidlothianWaxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Study Area
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Midlothian
Trail Corridor Study Area
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
The Trail Corridor
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Waxahachie Creek
Railroad
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Midlothian-Waxahachie Corridor Inventory
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Natural Features- Creeks and Streams- Lakes- Vegetation & Land Cover- 100 Year Flood Plain
Human Features- Roads and Highways- Schools- Cemeteries - Parks- Railroad
Land Use- Land Use- Parcels
Natural Features Inventory
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Waxahachie Creek
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Human Features Inventory
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Sardis
Midlothian-Waxahachie Airport
Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Railroad
Land Use/Parcels
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Railroad
Distance Relationships
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Sardis
Midlothian-Waxahachie Airport
Railroad
1 Mile Radius
3 Mile Radius
5 Mile Radius
1 Mile Radius
3 Mile Radius
5 Mile Radius
0.5 mi = approx. 10 min. walk 3 mi = approx. 15 min. bicycle ride
Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Proximity to Trail Corridor
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Waxahachie Creek
0.5 mi = approx. 10 min. walk 3 mi = approx. 15 min. bicycle ride Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Midlothian
Waxahachie
Recent and Future Development Plans
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
KEMP RANCH
MIDTOWNE
DIAMOND J
RANCH
Photo Inventory and Observations
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City of Waxahachie
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Getzendaner Memorial Park
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map A
Waxahachie
Midlothian
Google Maps, 2014
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Trail Map A
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map A
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map B
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map B: Sardis
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Google Maps, 2014 Google Maps, 2014
Google Maps, 2014 Google Maps, 2014
Trail Map C: Airport Access
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map C
Waxahachie
Midlothian
Google Maps, 2014
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Trail Map C: Community Access
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map D
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map D
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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Trail Map D
Waxahachie
Midlothian
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City of Midlothian
Waxahachie
Midlothian
Google Maps, 2014
Google Maps, 2014
Google Maps, 2014
Insert new urbanistcommunity here
Google Maps, 2014
Summary Analysis: Key Sites
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
KEMP RANCH
MIDTOWNE
DIAMOND J
RANCH
PARK
DOWNTOWN
287 CROSSING
OPPORTUNITY
TRAILHEAD OPPORTUNITY
SARDIS
I-35 CROSSING
PARK ANCHOR
287 CROSSING and GATEWAY PARK OPPORUTNITY
CEMETERY
LAKE GROVE
PARK
Summary Analysis: Community Access
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
KEMP RANCH
MIDTOWNE
DIAMOND J
RANCH
PARK
DOWNTOWN
287 CROSSING
OPPORTUNITY
TRAILHEAD OPPORTUNITY
SARDIS
I-35 CROSSING
PARK ANCHOR
287 CROSSING and GATEWAY PARK OPPORUTNITY
CEMETERY
RESIDENTIAL INFILL
AIRPORT
LAKES
CEMETERY, SCENIC LANES
LAKE GROVE
PARK
Linkage Opportunities
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Midlothian
Waxahachie
Data Source: NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
KEMP RANCH
MIDTOWNE
DIAMOND J
RANCH
PARK
DOWNTOWN
TRAILHEAD OPPORTUNITY
SARDIS
I-35 CROSSING
PARK ANCHOR
287 CROSSING and GATEWAY PARK/ANCHOR OPPORUTNITY
CEMETERY
RESIDENTIAL INFILL
AIRPORT
LAKES
CEMETERY, SCENIC LANES
LAKE GROVE
PARK
287 CROSSING
OPPORTUNITY
• Generally, yellow route maximizes creek views and adjacency
• Orange route more closely follows rail r.o.w. where feasible
• Optional spur linkages to resources and community access
• Connections to the city trail systems
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Exploring Detailed Alignments
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Legend
Midlothian-Waxahachie Trail Concepts
34NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map A
35NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map A
36NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
KEMP RANCH
Trail Concept Map B
37NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map B
38NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map C
39NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map C
40NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map D
41NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Trail Concept Map D
42NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
43NCTCOG GIS Data, 2010
Length:
Gateway acquisitions:
Trail heads:
Bridges:
RR Crossings:
Underpasses:
Properties Crossed:
Miles of RR r.o.w.:
11.1 miles
2
7
15
6
1
50
6.6
11.3 miles
2
7
17
2
1
65
.6
ORANGE
ROUTE
YELLOW
ROUTE
Key Issues: What we need to know
• Alternative main trail routings:– Yellow route?– Orange route?– Hybrid/mixed?
• “Community Access” routes:– Extent and destination
• Future parkland and easement opportunities– Gateway parks– Function of trail (high speed vs. recreation)– Scenic value/character of trail experience
• What do we take forward?
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• Today’s feedback• Revisions based on feedback• Opinion of concept level budget• Implementation strategies• Draft report
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Next Steps
AcknowledgementsNorth Central Texas Council of GovernmentsThe University of Texas
Ellis CountyCity of MidlothianCity of Waxahachie
The University of Texas at ArlingtonProgram in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture andThe Institute of Urban Studies, The School of Urban and Public Affairs
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Length:
Gateway acquistions:
Trail heads:
Bridges:
RR Crossings:
Underpasses:
Properties Crossed:
Miles of RR r.o.w.:
11.1 miles
2
7
15
6
1
50
6.6
11.3 miles
2
7
17
2
1
65
.6
ORANGE ROUTE YELLOW ROUTE
Key System Elements: Quantifications