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Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
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Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Dutchess County, New York
Funded in Part by Grants from the Hudson River Valley Greenway, Land Trust Alliance Conservation Partnership Program and the Thomas Thompson Trust
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
STEERING COMMITTEE
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Carl Meyer, President Sally Mazzerella, President EmeritusWinnakee Land Trust Winnakee Land Trust
Gregg Swanzey, Executive Director Bryan Roberts, ChairWinnakee Land Trust Winnake Trails Coordinator
Winnakee Land Trust
Karl Beard Brenda CagleNational Park Service Red Hook Trails Committee
Kathleen Davis, Chair Emily DozierHyde Park Trails Committee Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council
Beth Compochiaro Dan JeansonHudson River Valley Greenway Hudson River Valley Greenway
Hank Osborn Robert WillsNY/NJ Trail Conference Dutchess County Department of and Development
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
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Purpose & Objectives
Study Area
Approach & Methodology
Inventory & Assessment
Priority Projects
Next Steps
AGENDA
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
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PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Winnakee Land Trust (WLT) has prepared a comprehensive feasibility study to identify potential multi-modalpathways and various trail routes that connect the village of Rhinebeck with the surrounding villages andhamlets of Rhinecliff, Red Hook, Tivoli, and Staatsburg. The Hucklebush Corridor could serve as a primary routethrough the region. The Greenway Trail and Empire Trail would also serve as primary collector routes.
Based on this study priority components of an integrated network have been analyzed from a planning andengineering perspective and a strategic decision-making framework has been developed. This work has beendeveloped to advance and implement bike, pedestrian, and equestrian trails throughout Northern DutchessCounty and connect us to our cherished resources.
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STUDY AREA
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REGIONAL CONTEXT & STUDY AREA
Rhinecliff
Tivoli
Rhinebeck
Hyde Park
Staatsburg
Promoting connectivity and being connected…
Northwestern Dutchess County
Red Hook
Hucklebush
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APPROACH, METHODOLOGY, INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT
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APPROACH, METHODOLOGY, INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT
Assessing the Project Area:
Large Project Area Multiple Stakeholders Connecting Urban Centers Numerous Public Landscapes Utilization of Existing Easements Connecting Natural Resources North/South/East/West Connections Connect amenities and destinations Responding to a broad user base Identifying multiple strategies
Inventory & Assessment:
Creating a Data Base Comprehensive GIS Mapping from
County WLT and other sources including previous planning documents and stakeholder input• Public Land/Institutions• Land Easements• Registered Historic Sites• Points of Interest• Natural Features
Topography/Wetlands Streams/Rivers/Lakes
Existing and currently Proposed Trails Planned Trails & Desired Trails On-Street – Off Street Designated Greenway Trail State Bike Route
Creating a Strategic Vision:
Promoting Connectivity and expand Recreational Resources including:• Hiking, biking and equestrians• Education & Interpretation• Quality of Life • Economic Development
Use the Hucklebush Corridor as a primary route through the region and beyond
Connect to the Greenway Trail Empire Trail Opportunities Funding/Phasing/Coordination
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Relevant & Previous Planning Studies
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Walk Bike DutchessThe Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan for Dutchess County, New YorkPoughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation CouncilMarch 27, 2014
Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan - Rhinecliff New YorkRhinecliff Waterfront Advisory CommitteeNovember 21, 2014
The Rhinebeck Plan Town of Rhinebeck Comprehensive PlanRhinebeck, Dutchess County, New YorkDecember, 2009
Town of Rhinebeck Local Waterfront Revitalization ProgramFebruary 13, 2007
Rhinebeck Village Worth WalkingRhinebeck Village Pedestrian Task Force and Dutchess County Department of Planning & DevelopmentFebruary 24, 2011
Red Hook Trail PlanFebruary 2016
Ulster & Deleware Railroad Corridor“U & D Rail + Trail” Trail Feasibility StudyJuly 2006
Town of Pine PlainsHike and Bike Trails ReportMarch 2016
New York Statewide Trails PlanNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic PreservationDecember 2010
Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability PlanMid-Hudson Planning Consortium, County of Orange and Town of GreenburghMay 2013
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INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT
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FOCUSED STUDY AREA
Rhinecliff
Tivoli
Rhinebeck
Red Hook
Hyde Park
Staatsburg
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FOCUSED STUDY AREA
Red Hook Detail Map
Red Hook Detail Map
Rhinebeck Detail Map
Rhinebeck Detail Map
Hyde Park Detail Map
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PRIORITY PROJECTS
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
PRIORITY PROJECTS
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Selecting Preferred Projects:
Utilized the Comprehensive Data Base to identify existing and proposed trails
Identified key community features Assessed the gaps Prioritized feasible short term successes Planned for Long Term Connections Developing Strategies for Connectivity
• Small Sections• Urban Routes• Regional Routes
Planned Alternatives Established multiple projects that can be
developed in phases over time
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Hucklebush Neighborhood Connector
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Route 199
Saint Margaret’s Home
Red Hook
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Hucklebush Neighborhood Connector
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LocationTown and Village of Red Hook, from Hucklebush Corridor to Red Hook High School
PurposeProvide a connection from the High school and western village neighborhoods to the Hucklebush Trail and link to the Saw Kill Trail
Challenges• Landowner permissions and/or easements• Route 199 Crossing• Narrow Local Streets
Opportunities• Land Developer has incorporated plans for a trail • Provides significant north-south neighborhood conncetor
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Hucklebush Trail – Firehouse Lane Segment
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Red Hook
Chocolate FactoryFire House Lan
Route 199
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Hucklebush Trail – Firehouse Lane Segment
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LocationTown and Village of Red Hook, just south of the intersection of Middle and Rokeby Roads, to Route 9 Crossing
PurposeProvides a section of the Hucklebush Trail and a southern approach to the Village of Red Hook.
Challenges• Landowner permissions and/or easements• Crossing Old Farm Road, Route 9 and DEC wetland
Opportunities• Combines with designated Greenway for on-road segments• A trail is planned within two large developments
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Hucklebush Trail – Route 199 Segment
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Route 199
Red Hook
Feller Newmark Road
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Hucklebush Trail – Route 199 Segment
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LocationTown of Rhinecliff, from Fisk Street to Saw Kill/Yantz Road
PurposeProvides a segment of the Hucklebush Trail that links with the east side of the Village of Red Hook
Challenges• Requires fitting a separated trail within the road right-of-way • Several driveway crossings
Opportunities• Does not require landowner easements• Provides long site distances and is relatively level
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Ferncliff Forest Connector
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9G
Rhinebeck Village
Route 9
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Ferncliff Forest Connector
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LocationTown of Rhinebeck, from Huckelbush Trail at Montgomery Street to Ferncliff Forest
PurposeProvidess a connection from the Hucklebush Trail and the Village of Rhinebeck, via Montgomery Street/Old Post Road (a designated Greenway Trail) north to Ferncliff Forest.
Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Wetlands and stream crossings• Bridge access across Rhinebeck Kill
Opportunities• Provides access through a forested landscape• Currently used informally for mountain bike trails
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Astor Gardens North South Connectors
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982MRhinebeck Village
Route 9
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Astor Gardens North South Connectors
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LocationTown and Village of Rhinebeck, from Hucklebush Trail through Gardens of Rhinebeck to West Market Street/Thompson-Mazzerella Park
PurposeProvides a connection to the Village of Rhinebeck to the Hucklebush Trail and connects the Gardens of Rhinebeck to Thompson-Mazzerella Park.
Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Wetlands and stream crossings• Some sections contain steep topography
Opportunities• Provides an important north/south link that with minimal new trail segments that
extend from the Gardens of Rhinebeck
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West Market Street Enhancments
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982M Rhinebeck Village
Route 9
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West Market Street Enhancements
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LocationVillage of Rhinebeck, West Market Street from Library/Thompson-Mazzerella Park to Route 9
PurposeImproves pedestrian and bicycle access along West Market Street
Challenges• Width of the right-of-way is narrow
Opportunities• Sidewalks exist through the entire segment
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Cemetery Connector
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982M Rhinebeck Village
Route 9
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Cemetery Connector
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LocationVillage of Rhinebeck, Mill Road into Thompson-Mazzerella Park
PurposeCreates an off-street connection from the southern area of the Village of Rhinebeck into Thompson-Mazzerella Park
Challenges• Permission from the Town of Rhinebeck for access through the cemetery• Requires crossing the Landsman Kill
Opportunities• This short section would open access to miles of existing trails• Provides access to the future Rhinecliff-Rhinebeck connector
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Parks to Preserve Connections
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Pine Woods Park
WinnakeeNature
Preserve
Route 9
Hackett Hill Park Route 9G
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
Parks to Preserve Connections
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LocationTown of Hyde Park, in the vicinity of Pine Woods Road, East Market Street and Ledgewood Drive
PurposeConnects Pine Woods Park and Hackett Hill Park to the WinnakeeNature Preserve
Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Limited space on Pine Woods Road for a separated trail
corridor
Opportunities• There are three existing parks within close proximity that could
be connected by relatively short segments
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Trailhead for Winnakee Nature Preserve
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Route 9
WinnakeeNature
Preserve
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Trailhead for Winnakee Nature Preserve
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LocationTown of Hyde Park, Van Dam Road at Route 9
PurposeCreates a trailhead area for the entrance to Winnakee Nature Preserve
Challenges• Limited space for improvements• Route 9 crossing
Opportunities• A trailhead and land area exist and would create an easy
opportunity for an improved and highly visible trail network gateway and information kiosk
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FDR to Winnakee Connector
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WinnakeeNature
Preserve
Route 9
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FDR to Winnakee Connector
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LocationTown of Hyde Park, between Winnakee Nature Preserve and FDR Parkland
PurposeProvides a connection from the Winnakee Nature Preserve to the FDR Park trail system
Challenges• Landowner permissions/easements• Coordination with NPS for linkage
Opportunities• Easy section to construct that would provide opportunities for a long north-south
connector from FDR, Winnakee Nature Presurve and Pine Woods Park and Hackett Hill Park
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NEXT STEPS
Trail Feasibility and Planning Project for Northern Duthchess County, NY March 23, 2017
NEXT STEPS
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Moving Forward:
Stakeholder and Land Owner Outreach Developing easy projects first Narrowing the priorities Identify projects with the most benefit Complete Streets/TOD Improve key Trailhead locations Coordination with regional initiatives Volunteer efforts Secure Funding – various sources Detailed Design and Permitting
HucklebushBuilding trails when we can, however we can…