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PROJECT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ INTRODUCTION EXECUTIVESUMMARY

CONTEXT ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ REGIONAL&STATEWIDECONTEXT-COASTTOCOASTCONNECTOR(C2C) STUDYCONTEXT/PROJECTDESCRIPTION PLANNING&DESIGNCONSIDERATIONS

EXPLORATION OF ROUTE ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ PASCOCOUNTY PINELLASCOUNTY OVERALLCOMPOSITE

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... PUBLICWORKSHOPS STAKEHOLDERMEETINGS

RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ RECOMMENDEDROUTE PASCOCOUNTY PINELLAS/HILLSBOROUGHCOUNTIES PINELLASCOUNTY

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PROJECT OVERVIEW


LAKE DAN PRESERVE

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ROUTE OPTION 1

ROUTE OPTION 2

STARKEY BLVD TRAIL

PINELLAS TRAIL

EXISTING SHARED PATH (8’ WIDTH)

EXISTING ON-STREET BIKE LANE

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MAJOR ROADWAY CROSSINGPOTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODCONNECTION

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE

DUKE ENERGY OWNEDDUKE ENERGY EASEMENT

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MITCHELL PROPERTY

ThisstudyfortheTri-CountyTrailexaminespotentialalternativesforprovidingatrailconnectionbetweentheintersectionofStarkeyBoulevardatStateRoad(SR)54andtheintersectionofEastLakeRoadandKeystoneRoad.Thepreferredtrailwidthisfifteenfeetanditisplannedtobeawayfrommotorizedtraffictothegreatestextentpossible.Thegoalforthetrailistoprovidenon-motorizedaccesstothesurroundingcommunitiesandconnecttheexistingStarkeyandPinellasTrails.

ThestudyareaisgenerallysuburbaninnatureandislocatedwherethesouthernboundaryofPascoCountymeetsthenorthernboundaryofPinellasCounty.Thelandusesintheareacoveredbythestudyarerichanddiverse.Allinherenttraildevelopmentopportunities,suchaspubliclyowned/maintainedlandsandutilitycorridorswereexplored.Thecommunities,culturalandrecreationalresourceslistedbelowarenotablecomponentsofthestudyarea:

• JayB.StarkeyWildernessParkandTrail• BrookerCreekPreserve&EnvironmentalEducationalCenter• LakeDanPreserveinHillsboroughCounty• EastLakeYouthSportsComplex• FredMarquisPinellasTrail• FoxhollowCommunityandFoxhollowGolfCourse,• PublicandPrivateSchools• TrinityCommunity• KeystoneCommunity• MitchellRanchProperty/undevelopedplannedcommunity• DukeEnergyCorridor

Afteranalyzingtheexistinglanduses,environmentalconditions,potentialuseofthepowercorridor,potentialuseofthepreservelandandtheexistingbike/pedestrianusesonSR54,LittleRoad,thefutureMitchellBoulevardExtension,TrinityBoulevardandbothOldKeystoneRoadandKeystoneRoad,threealternativerouteswereidentified.Thethreeroutesincludesomeoverlappingsegmentsbutcangenerallybedescribedfromnorthtosouthasfollows:

1. RouteOption1-asmallportionofthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtension,minimizeduseoftheDukeEnergycorridor,theBrookerCreekPreservelandadjacenttotheHillsboroughCountylineandtheLakeDanPreserve,andthesouthright-of-wayofKeystoneRoad

2. RouteOption2-thefutureMitchellBoulevardExtension,theDukeEnergycorridor,theBrookerCreekPreservelandonthewestoftheDukeEnergyeasementasittraversesthepreserveandKeystoneRoadandthenorthsideofKeystoneRoadandOld

KeystoneRoad3. RouteOption3-thefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionbetween

SR54andLittleRoad,LittleRoadtoTrinityBoulevard,TrinityBoulevardtothewesternportionoftheBrookerCreekPreserveandthroughthepreservetothenorthsideofbothOldKeystoneRoadandKeystoneRoad

Adjacentlanduseswereassessedfortheircompatibilitywithorsuitabilityforatrailandfortheopportunitiesandconstraintstheypresented.Manymeetingswereheldwithindividualsinterestedintheproposedtrailsystemduringthevariousstagesofthestudy.Twopublicinformationmeetingswerealsoheldtopresent,first,thethreealternativeroutesandthen,apreliminarypreferredroute.TheinputfromthesemeetingshelpedguidethestudytotherefinementoftheRoute1Optionastherecommendedroute.Thepositiveandnegativeattributesofthethreeroutesarepresentedindetailinthisreport.

TherefinedRouteOption1evolvedasthemostappropriaterouteandtheonehavingthemostfavorableconditionsfortrailconstruction.Thisrouteprovidesminimaltrailcontactwithmotorizedvehiclesandprotectedwetlandswhilemaximizingthenaturalviewsheds.TheforesightofPinellasCountytosurveythesouthsideofKeystoneRoadforapotentialextensionofthePinellasTrailin2001wasinstrumentalindeterminingthesuitabilityoftheright-of-wayforaccommodatingtheproposedtrail.

TherecommendedrouteinPascoCountywillcontain2.39milesofthetrailandPinellasCountywillcontain5.02milesforatotalof7.4milesofthetrail.

TheTri-CountyTrailwillcrossfourarterialroadways;SR54,TrinityBoulevard,KeystoneRoadandEastLakeRoad.Itwillalsocrosstwoneighborhoodcollectors,R.T.JonesParkwayandWoodfieldRoad,aswellasneighborhoodstreetsanddrivewaysonKeystoneRoad.Theseroadcrossingsmustbecarefullydesignedwithenhancedfeaturesforpedestrianandcyclistsafety.Thisstudyassumesthecrossingswillbeat-gradeandbasedonthecurrentroadwayconfigurations.However,someofthearterialroadsmayeventuallywarrantelevatedcrossings,especiallySR54andEastLakeRoad.Improvementsforconsiderationwiththeat-graderoadcrossingsincludethefollowing:

1. SR54–highemphasiscrosswalks,pedestrianrefugeareas,pedestriansignageandsignallights

2. TrinityBoulevard–pedestrianrefugearea,signalizedmid-blockcrossinglight,signage,striping,arealighting

3. RobertTrentJonesParkway-mid-blockcrossingsignageand

striping4. KeystoneRoad–potentialpedestrianrefugeareaandmid-block

crossingsignal,highemphasiscrosswalks,advancewarningsignage/striping

5. EastLakeRoad–highemphasiscrosswalksandpedestriansignallights

Amenitiesonthetrailshouldconsistofwayfindingsignage,markedmile-points,andstationingforsafety.Comfortstationswithbenches,trashreceptacles,anddrinkingwaterwillbeprovidedattrailheads.TrailheadsareanticipatedtobelocatednearthenorthlimitofthetrailontheMitchellRanchpropertysouthofSR54andwithintheBrookerCreekPreservenorthofKeystoneRoadandwestoftheDukeEnergycorridor.MaintenanceforthetrailwillbehandledthroughagreementsamongtheinvolvedentitieswhichwilllikelyincludePinellasCounty,PascoCounty,FloridaDepartmentofTransportation(FDOT)andDukeEnergy.

TheTri-CountyTrailwillbedesignedandbuilttominimizetheimpacttoprotectedwetlandsandtheneedforenvironmentalpermittingandmitigation.Jurisdictionalareaswillbeavoidedtothegreatestextentpossible.CoordinationwiththegoverningagenciessuchastheDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection(DEP)andtheSouthwestFloridaWaterManagementDistrict(SWFWMD)willbepartofthefinaldesignprocess.

Manyenthusiasticadvocatesoftheproposedtrailcontributedinputandsupportduringthetrailstudy.Thesecontributionshavebeeninvaluabletotheprocessofthetrail’sevolution.TheTri-CountyTrailwillbeanassetbothlocallyandregionallyasitfulfillstheneedsformulti-modaltransportation,communityconnections,andrecreation.

INTRODUCTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARYURSwasretainedbytheMetropolitanPlanningOrganizations(MPOs)ofPascoandPinellasCountiesinthespringof2013toprepareatrailplanningstudytoassistthemwiththedevelopmentofaproposedmulti-usetrail.Fromtheon-setofthestudy,theprimarygoalfortheproposedtrailhasbeentoprovidealinkbetweentwohighlysuccessfulexistingtrails;theStarkeyBoulevard/WildernessParkTrailinPascoCountyandthePinellasTrailSystemlocatedinPinellasCounty,whilesatisfyingthesurroundingcommunity’sneedsforimprovedbicycleandpedestrianinfrastructure.

TheTri-CountyTrailconnectionstudyisconsistentwiththePascoCountyLongRangeTransportationPlan(LRTP)multi-usetrailimprovementsandGreenways,Trails,andBlueways(GTB),aswellasthePinellasCountyLongRangeTransportationPlan(LRTP)trailwaysplan.TheresultofthisstudywillleadtotheidentificationofapreferredroutethatwillultimatelyconnectthePinellasTrailtotheStarkeyBoulevardTrail.Thisreportpresentstheinformationgathered,theanalysis,thepublicinformationprocessandtheresultingrecommendationsforapreferredroute.SincetheproposedtrailwillprovideaconnectionbetweentheexistingbicycleandpedestrianinfrastructureinPinellas,PascoandHillsboroughCounty,itisbeingcalledtheTri-CountyTrail.

Whencompleted,theTri-CountyTrailwillmakeitpossibletoridefromsouthPinellasCountytoCitrusCountybylinkingthePinellasTrailtotheStarkeyBoulevardTrailwhichconnectswiththeStarkeyWildernessParkTrailandtheSuncoastTrail.


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REGIONAL & STATEWIDE CONTEXTTheCoast-to-CoastConnectorTrailplan,preparedbytheOfficeofGreenwaysandTrailsidentifiestheTri-CountyTrailsegmentasthe“StarkeyGap”.IdentificationasoneofthecriticalgapsinthisproposedCoast-to-CoastTrailplacestheTri-CountyTrailinthespotlightofthestatewidetrailssystem.Thishasadvantagesintermsofprojectprioritizationandpotentialfundingsources.

Whencompleted,theTri-CountyTraillinkwillcontributetoacontinuous275-mile,multi-usetrailstretchingthroughCentralFloridafromSt.PetersburgtoTitusville,fromtheGulfofMexicototheAtlanticOcean.


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STUDY CONTEXT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION PLANNING & DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSTheTri-CountyTrailStudyinvestigatedalternativealignmentsthroughsouthwestPascoCountyandnorthernPinellasCountyincludingtheTrinitycommunity,DukeEnergycorridor,theBrookerCreekPreservelandnorthofKeystoneRoadandtheKeystoneRoadcorridorfromtheHillsboroughCountylinetoEastLakeRoad.ThestudyareacanbegenerallydescribedastheareaborderedbySR54onthenorth,theDukeEnergycorridorandHillsboroughCountyontheeast,LittleRoadonthewestandKeystoneRoadonthesouth.SeeattachedStudyAreaMap.Thestudyareaincludedconsiderationof:

• Utilizationoftheright-of-wayofKeystoneRoadfromEastLakeRoadtotheHillsboroughCountylineastheeast-westconnectionbetweenthePinellasTrail,theBrookerCreekEducationCenterandtheexistingbikelanesalongTarponSpringsRoadinHillsboroughCounty.

• ApotentialroutethroughtheBrookerCreekPreservenorthofKeystoneRoadwhichprovidesnaturalcharacterassetsforthetrailandenhancedaccesstothepreserve’seducationalfacilitiesforthecommunity.

• PotentialuseoftheDukeEnergycorridor.• Theutilizationofaportionofaproposedroadway

corridor(futureMitchelBoulevardExtension)throughtheMitchellRanchpropertysouthofSR54.

• PotentiallinkageopportunitiestoadjacentcommunityassetsandfacilitiesinbothPascoandPinellasCounties.

Existingandplannedbike/pedestrianfacilitiesinthestudyareawereassessedfortheirbearingontherecommendationofapreferredroute.Importantcriterionforselectingarecommendedroutefortheproposedtrailwerethatitshouldbeoffoftheroadright-of-wayasmuchaspossible;provideaccesstocommunityassets,itshouldbepavedand15’widetothegreatestextentpossible.

Thefeasibilityandpredictedsuccessofroutealternativesandassociatedcostswereanalyzedandevaluatedbyassessingthefollowingconsiderations.

• Land–ownership,adjacentuses,compatibilityissues• Environmental–habitats,wetland,wildlifemanagement• PhysicalConstraints–geology,hydrology,accessibility• Construction–materials,access,coordination,phasing• Permitting–environmental,right-of-way,construction• Utilities–coordination,avoidconflicts,easements,

services• NaturalAssets–preserves,scenicqualities• Safety–avoidvehiculartrafficconflicts,surveillance• PotentialTrailamenities-furnishings,signage,

landscaping• TrailAccess(communityconnection)• DukeEnergyCorridor:ElectricTransmissionRight-Of-

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EXPLORATION OF ROUTE ALTERNATIVES

TheTri-CountyTrailspanstwocountieswithproximitytoathirdcounty(HillsboroughCounty)andtheirinherentlocalcommunities’interestsandjurisdictionaldifferences.Therefore,theexplorationoftheroutealternativeshasbeenapproachedandpresentedhereinfromtheperspectiveofeachCounty.TheTri-CountyTrailholistically,willbenefitfromthedistinctadvantageoftwohighlyengagedMetropolitanPlanningOrganizations(MPO),supportivetrailadvocatesandengagedcitizenswhohavecooperatedtofindthemostadvantageousrouteforthetrailthroughbothcounties.

Criteriaestablishedattheon-setofthestudywereusedtodeterminepotentialroutes.

Criteriaforthetrail:

• 15’wideandoffroadtothegreatestextentpossible• Makevaluableconnectionstolocalcommunities• Thesafestroutewiththeleastvehicularconflicts• Themostdirectroutethatsatisfiesallothercriteria• Themostattractiveroutewithpotentialforvariedtrailexperiences• Avoidpurchasinglandbyutilizingpublicorothermanagedlandswherepossible• Avoidnegativeimpactstoexistingprivatepropertyowners(i.e.FoxHollowGolf

Club)andresidents.

Threepotentialrouteswereidentifiedandexplored.ThesewillbedescribedinthissectionbeginningwiththeconnectionpointinPascoCountyatthenorthlimitofthestudyare,proceedingthroughthePasco-PinellasCountylinetotheconnectionpointsinPinellasCounty.


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ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION POINTSTheproposedTri-CountyTrailinPascoCountyistobeginonStarkeyBoulevardwhereitwillconnecttotheexistingStarkeyBoulevardTrail.TheStarkeyBoulevardTrailendsonthenorthsideofTownAvenueintheLongleafcommunity.TherewasinitiallydiscussionofbeginningtheTri-CountyTrailfurthernorth,atDocBrittleRoadinhopesthatitcouldbetakenoffStarkeyRoadsoonerandutilizetheDukeEnergycorridor.SeethetwoconnectionpointsymbolsontheadjacentPascoRouteAlternatesMap.

ROUTE OPTIONS 1A AND 1BBeginningatDocBrittleRoadandproceedingsouththroughtheDukeEnergycorridorwouldhavethetrailproceedingacrossSR54throughtheDukeEnergycorridorandhuggingtheeastcorridorboundaryallthewaytothePasco/PinellasCountyline.SeeRouteOption1B.AftersitevisitsanddiscussionswithDukeEnergy,itwasdeterminedthatutilizingtheportionoftheDukeEnergycorridornorthofSR54wasproblematicduetoexcessivelywetsoils,pondingwater,limitedaccessspaceandconflictwithutilities.ThecrossingofSR54wouldalsobeunsafesincethereisnotrafficsignalthereandanelevatedpedestriancrossingcouldnotbebuiltduetoconflictwiththeelectricaltransmissionslines.TheconnectionpointwasrelocatedtotheendoftheStarkeyBoulevardTrailatTownAvenueandthetrailplannedtoproceedsouthontheeastsideofStarkeyBoulevard.SeeRouteOption1A.ThisalignmentcantakeadvantageoftheexistingsignalizedintersectionforasafercrossingofSR54.InadditionpedestrianimprovementscanbeincorporatedintothefutureconstructionoftheMitchellBoulevardExtension.

TheMitchellRanchpropertysouthofSR54andtheproposedMitchellBoulevardExtensionextendingthroughthispropertytoLittleRoadprovidestheopportunityfortwoadditionalrouteoptions.RouteOption1A,2and3allbeginatSR54andproceedsouthontheeastsideoftheMitchellBoulevardExtensionforapproximatelythefirstquartermile.ROUTE OPTION 1Option1AleavesthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionalignmentandproceedsthroughtheundevelopedlandparallelinganexistingwetlandandcontinuestotheedgeoftheDukeEnergycorridor.Itthenfollowsthecorridorbuton

theMitchellpropertyuntilthecorridorexpands.AtthispointthetrailcrossestheDukeEnergycorridortotheeastsideandproceedssouthinthecorridorontheeastedgeasOption1.Thisalignmentwasplannedtousethecorridoronlywherenecessary.TheMitchellpropertyownershaveexpressedapprovalofthisalignment.FoxHollowGolfCluboperationswillnotbeimpactedbythisrouteoption.ROUTE OPTION 2Route2followsthefutureroadalittlefurtherbeforecuttingacrosstotheDukeEnergycorridortoproceedduesouthonthecorridors’westboundary.Routes1and2bothutilizetheDukeEnergycorridorasthedirectroutesouthtothecountyline.Basedonsiteconditions,accessissuesandadjacentlanduses,theeastedgeofthecorridorismoresuitablefortrailconstruction.FoxHollowGolfCluboperationswillnotbeimpactedbythisrouteoption.

ROUTE OPTION 3Route3wouldfollowthefulllengthofthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensioncorridortoconnectwithLittleRoad.OnLittleRoadthetrailwouldbeincorporatedwithanexistingsharedpaththatconnectstoTrinityBoulevard.Option3wouldproceedwestintheright-of-wayofTrinityBoulevardtothenorthlimitofthePinellasCountyBrookerCreekPreserve.ThetrailwouldturnsouththroughthePinellasCountyPreservelandthatabutsTrinityBoulevard.EnteringthepreservethroughanexistingdrivewaytoaformerPinellasCountyfacility,thetrailwouldproceedsouthtoOldKeystoneRoadandwestonKeystoneRoadtoEastLakeRoadandthePinellasTrailconnectionpoint.SeethePinellasCountysectionforfurtherdescriptionofthetrailthroughthatarea.TheissuesthatmakeRouteOption3lessdesirableinPascoareasfollows:

1. ThetimingfortheconstructionofthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionhasnotbeendetermined.

2. Thereisinsufficientright-of-wayonTrinityBoulevardtoaddaseparatetrailsothetrailbecomesasidepath.

3. AddingatrailorsidepathonTrinityBoulevardwouldrequirepipingthestormwaterthatiscurrentlyaccommodatedbydrainageditchesparallelingtheroadway.

CurrentterminusoftheexistingStarkeyBoulevardTrailatTownAvenuewheretheproposedTri-CountyTrailwillconnect.Viewlookingnorth.

AnexistingFoxHollowGolfClubserviceroadlocatedwithintheDukeEnergycorridor.

ViewlookingsouthattheintersectionofStarkeyBoulevardandSR54.TheproposedtrailwillneedtocrossSR54atthispoint.

ViewlookingsouthalongtheDukeEnergycorridoratthePascoCountyline.

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ESTABLISHING THE CONNECTION POINTSFromthePinellasCountypointofview,theproposedTri-CountyTrailwouldlikelybethoughtofasbeginningatthetrails’connectionpointwiththePinellasTrailonEastLakeRoadandKeystoneRoad.AnadditionalconnectionpointisdesiredattheBrookerCreekEnvironmentalEducationCentersouthofKeystoneRoadneartheHillsboroughCountylineandtheeastlimitofthestudyarea.ThesetwoPinellasconnectionpointsestablishanimportanteast-westorientationforpartoftheTri-CountyTrail.

ForcontinuityandclaritytheRouteOptionsaredescribedherefromnorthtosouthandeasttowestbeginningattheentryofeachrouteoptionintoPinellasCountyfromPascoCounty.ThethreerouteoptionsallenterthePinellasCountyBrookerCreekPreservelandfromthenorthatthePascoCountyline.Inadditiontothepreserveland,therouteoptionsuseOldKeystoneandKeystoneRoad.GENERAL KeystoneRoadisusedbyallthreerouteoptionsatthewestendofthetrailfromtheWoodfieldcommunitytoEastLakeRoad.Ithasa100’wideright-of-waywithatwo-laneruralroadatthecenter.AccordingtothePinellasCountyDepartmentofEnvironmentandInfrastructure,therearenoplanstowidenthepavementonthisroadbeyondwhathasoccurredneartheintersectionofEastLakeRoad.TheexistingKeystoneRoadhasdrainageditchesonbothsidesoftheright-of-way.Thereisroomtoplaceatrailinthisright-of-wayforthemajorityofthelengthoftheroadwayinthestudyarea.However,thiswillrequirepipingthestormwaterthatcurrentlyrunsofftheroadintothesideditches.Somesectionsofboardwalkmayalsoberequiredwherewetlandsabuttheright-of-way.

ROUTE OPTION 1RouteOption1leavestheDukeEnergycorridorimmediatelyuponentryintoPinellasCountyandproceedseasttotheHillsboroughCountyline.TheOption1trailroutethenhugstheHillsboroughCountylinewhichprovidesforaneasyfutureaccessconnectiontotheLakeDanareaandEnvironmentalLandsAcquisitionandProtectionProgram(ELAPP)landsofHillsboroughCountyandplacesthetrailinthemiddleoftwomanagedwildlifepreserves.Thisrouteoptionhastheaddedbenefitofthepotentialuseofanestablishedpreserveroadforapproximatelytwo-thirdsofthepreservelength.Thisroadwillneedimprovementbuthasthepotentialtoserveadualpurposeforthetrailandthepreserve.

Theeast-westportionofRouteOption1willstaywithintheBrookerCreekPreserveonthenorthsideofKeystoneRoad,paralleling

theroadright-of-wayforapproximatelytwo-thirdsofamile.AtthispointitwillcrossKeystoneRoadandproceedwestonthesouthsideofKeystoneRoadcontinuingallthewaytoEastLakeRoad.TheconsiderationsforwhichsideoftheKeystoneright-of-waytoplacethetrailinincludelookingatthenumberoftimesthetrailwouldhavetocrossKeystoneRoad,theavailablespace,thedrainageconsiderationsandthenumberofintersectingstreetsanddriveways.TheprimaryadvantageofplacingthetrailonthesouthsideofKeystoneRoadisthatthereisnospaceforatrailonthenorthsideforapproximatelythefirst1,000feetwheretheexistingpavedroadandasidewalkabutaretainingwallatastormwaterpond.

TheRouteOption1crossingofWoodfieldRoadonthesouthsideofKeystonewillrequirespecialattentiontothefreeflowingrightturnlanes.Thesewillneedimprovementssuchassignageandstripingtomakethemsaferforpedestriansandbikestocross.Therearethreeadditionalneighborhoodstreets,communityentrancesandindividualdrivewaystocrossonthesouthsideofKeystoneRoad.Theneighborhoodstreetswouldrequiresignagetoinstructtrailuserstostopattheintersectingstreets.

ROUTE OPTION 2RouteOption2enterstheBrookerCreekPreservefromthewestsideoftheDukeEnergycorridorinPascoCountyandfollowsthenaturaltreelinesouthtoanexistingpavedroad.Thisrouteoptionfollowstheexistingpavedroadasmuchaspossibleandcurvesthroughopenspacesinordertoaddinteresttotheroute.Thedifficultywiththisalignmentisthatitencroachesinamorerandomwayintosomeofthelessdisturbedareasofthepreservewhichareusedforcattlegrazing,wellfieldpumps,andwildlifemanagement.ThisroutethroughthepreservewasnotfavoredbyPinellasCountypreservemanagers.

WhenRouteOption2meetsKeystoneRoaditcontinueswestforashortdistancethesameasOption1.However,itstaysonthenorthsideofKeystoneRoadandcontinuesbeyondthemid-blockcrossingofKeystoneRoadthatisnecessarytoconnectthetrailwiththeBrookerCreekEnvironmentalEducationCenterentry.ItthentakesOldKeystoneRoad,continuingwesttopasstheEastLakeYouthSportsComplex,andrunsonthenorthorsouthsideofKeystoneRoad.AsdescribedaboveinOption1,thereisnoroomtoputatrailonthenorthsideofKeystoneRoadforthelast1,000feetoftheroutenexttothestormwaterpondatEastLakeRoad.ThereforetryingtousethenorthsideofKeystoneRoadwouldrequireanadditionalcrossingofKeystoneRoadbytrailusers.

TherearealsotwonegativeissueswiththeKeystoneandOld

Keystoneportionofthisrouteoption.First,althoughmakingaconnectiontorecreationandsportsfieldsisapositiveattributeforamulti-usetrail,inthiscaseitisproblematicduetothenatureoftheOldKeystoneRoadenvironment.Theright-of-wayisnarrowandtheareaisexcessivelywet.Therearedeeproadsideditchesandpatronsofthesportscomplexparkintheright-of-way.Allofthislimitsthespaceforatrail,increasesthecostandmakesitlesssafe.

ROUTE OPTION 3RouteOption3isenvisionedthroughthewesternhalfoftheBrookerCreekPreserve.ItwasthoughtthatitcouldenterthepreservethroughaPinellasCountyfacilitythatisnolongerinoperationandproceedthroughwhatappearedtobemoreundisturbedorwildlandthanoccursontheeasthalfofthepreserve.WelaterfoundthattheareaisverymuchinuseforPinellasCountymunicipalutilitiesandisnotopenforuse.Commentsfromcitizensatpublicinvolvementmeetingsalsostatedthatthereareequestriantrailsnearthisvicinityandthatbiketrailswouldbeinconflictwiththecurrentequestrianuses.

Option3exploredthepotentialforthetrailtousetheexistingeast-westroadthatspansthesouthernportionofthepreservehowever,thiswasnotfavorablyreceivedbypreservemanagementorCountyUtilitiesDepartmentswithfacilitiesinthearea.TheKeystoneRoadportionofOption3hasthesameissuesasOption2.


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ViewfromproposedtraillookingeastatLakeDan(partoftheHillsboroughCountyELAPPlands).

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TypicalsignandfencesepartingBrookerCreekPreservefromtheHillsboroughCountyELAPPlands.

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OVERALL COMPOSITETheadjacentgraphicshowsthethreedifferentrouteop-tionsincontextoftheoverallprojectstudyarea.Themapwasahelpfultoolforthepublicinvolvementphaseandallowedtheprojectteamtodiscussthevariousprosandconsofeachoptiontothestakeholdersandgeneralpublic.Thecombinationofthepublicinvolvement,siteanalysis,fieldobservations,andstakeholderinputhelpeddirecttheprojectteamtothemostappropriaterouteoptionfortheTri-CountyTrail.



PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT


YOUARE INVITED! The Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)ofPascoandPinellas

Countiesareholdinga

JOINTPUBLICINFORMATIONWORKSHOPfor:

TRI-COUNTY TRAIL CONNECTION STUDY TheTri-CountyTrailisaproposedBicycle/PedestrianTrailthatwilllinkthePinellasTrail

andtheBrookerCreekPreservewiththePasco County’s StarkeyBoulevard/StarkeyWildernessTrail.

TheWORKSHOP willbeheldatthe

BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

April 18, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in this study is encouraged to attend the workshop and provide input, shareinformation,andaskquestions.Thisisthefirstoftwoworkshopsthatwillbeheldinconjunctionwiththeproject.Amapofthetrailstudyareaisincludedwiththisnotice.RepresentativesfromthePascoCountyMPO,thePinellasCountyMPOandURSCorporation,DesignandEngineeringConsultants,willbeinattendancetotakecomments,addressconcernsandhelpanswerquestions.

For more information contact:

Manny Lajmiri,PascoMPOProjectManager,Ph.(727)847-8140,[email protected]

Susan Miller,PinellasMPOProjectManager,Ph.(727)464-8200,[email protected]

YOUARE INVITED! The Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)ofPascoandPinellas

Countiesareholdinga

JOINTPUBLICINFORMATIONWORKSHOPfor:

TRI-COUNTY TRAIL CONNECTION STUDY TheTri-CountyTrailisaproposedBicycle/PedestrianTrailthatwilllinkthePinellasTrail

andtheBrookerCreekPreservewithPasco County’s StarkeyBoulevard/StarkeyWildernessTrail.

TheWORKSHOP willbeheldatthe

STARKEY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park 10500WildernessParkBlvd.NewPortRichey,FL34655.

July 18, 2013, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in this study is encouraged to attend the workshop and provide input, shareinformation, and ask questions. This is the second of two workshops that are being held inconjunctionwiththisproject.

Amapof the trail studyarea is includedwith thisnotice. Representatives from thePascoCountyMPO,thePinellasCountyMPOandURSCorporation,DesignandEngineeringConsultants,willbeinattendancetotakecomments,addressanyissues,andhelpanswerquestions.

For more information or to view workshop maps, please visit the MPO websites (www.pascompo.net or www.pinellascounty.org/mpo) or contact:

Manny Lajmiri,PascoMPOProjectManager,Ph.(727)847-8140,[email protected]

Susan Miller,PinellasMPOProjectManager,Ph.(727)464-8200,[email protected]

PUBLIC WORKSHOPSParticipationbythegeneralpublic,neighborhoodgroups,andstakeholderswasfacilitatedbyaseriesofpublicandsmallgroupmeetingsinbothPascoandPinellasCountiesheldatstrategicpointsthroughouttheplanningprocess.Individualstakeholdermeetingswerealsoheldforinputintheinitialinformationgatheringandanalysisstageandthencontinuedthroughouttheprocess.InputfromthesemeetingswasincorporatedintothepreferredTri-CountyTrailalignmentandassociateddetailsonhowthetrailcouldbedesignedandconstructed.

DuringthepublicinvolvementprocessitbecameclearthattheproposedTri-CountyTrailwaswellreceivedbythepublicaswellasstakeholdersandagencies.Veryfewconcernsregardingtheproposedtrailalignmentwerevoicedduringthepublicinvolvementprocess.

Participantsinthesemeetingsincludedthegeneralpublicandrepresentativesormembersofthefollowingstakeholders/groups/agencieswhoallexpressedtheirsupportfortheproposedroute:

• PascoCountyMetropolitanPlanningOrganization• PinellasCountyMetropolitanPlanningOrganization• HillsboroughCountyMetropolitanPlanning

Organization• PascoCountyBicycleandPedestrianAdvisory

Committee• PinellasCountyBicycleAdvisoryCommittee• HillsboroughCountyBicycleandPedestrianAdvisory

Committee• PascoCountyParksandRecreation• PinellasCountyParksandConservationResources• HillsboroughCountyParksandRecreation• PascoCountyEngineering• PascoCountyTouristDevelopment• PascoCountyPlanningandDevelopment• FriendsofBrookerCreekPreserve• PinellasTrails,Inc.• DukeEnergy• MitchellPropertyDevelopment• CouncilofNorthCountyNeighborhoods,Inc.

Photosfrompublicinformationworkshop-April2013attheBrookerCreekEnvironmentalEducationCenter Photosfrompublicinformationworkshop-April2013attheBrookerCreekEnvironmentalEducationCenter

Photosfrompublicinformationworkshop-July2013attheStarkeyEnvironmentalEducationCenter Photosfrompublicinformationworkshop-July2013attheStarkeyEnvironmentalEducationCenter


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SECTION/ELEVATION A-A’ APPROXIMATELY750’NORTHOFPASCO/PINELLASCOUNTYLINE

SECTION/ELEVATION B-B’ APPROXIMATELY850’NORTHOFTRINITYBLVD.

SECTION/ELEVATION C-C’ APPROXIMATELY500’WESTOFEDLEWEISSLOOP/GREENIVYDRIVEINTERSECTION

Tri-County Trail StudyDuke Energy Transmission Corridor Sections

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STAKEHOLDER MEETINGSTherewerealsoaseriesofmeetingsandsitevisitsconductedwithDukeEnergyandMitchellPropertyDevelopmentregardingthepotentialrouteoftheTri-CountyTrail.VariousrouteoptionswerestudiedotherthanusingtheDukeEnergycorridor,buttheoverallanalysishasrevealedthatthemostappropriateroutewouldbeaco-locationofthetrailwithintheDukeEnergycorridorandthroughtheMitchellProperty.DuringaSeptember2013meeting,bothDukeEnergyandMitchellPropertyDevelopmentnotedthattheylookedforwardtopartneringwiththePascoCountyMPOfortheplanninganddevelopmentofthisimportantregionalandstatetrailconnection.

DukeEnergyexpressedawillingnesstohelpkeepthecostsofco-locatingthetrailinthepowercorridordownandnotedthattherewillberequirementsforemergencyservicingandroutinemaintenancethatmustbeacknowledgedandplannedforaspartoftrailalignmentandconstruction.

DukeEnergyiscurrentlyfinalizingsystem-wide“masteragreement”withrequirementsforSharedUsePaths/Trailswhichwillmostlikelyserveasabasisforthedesign,construction,maintenanceanduseoftheTri-CountyTrailwithintheDukeEnergycorridor.MitchellPropertyDevelopmentstatedtheyarehappytoseethetrailbeingdoneandthatitwouldbeanamenityfortheMitchellPropertyandexpressedadesiretobekeptfullyupdatedonthetrailplansforcoordinationpurposesoftheMitchellPropertydevelopment.

GraphicsonthefacingpagewereusedtoexplorerouteoptionswithintheDukeEnergyandMitchellProperties.Thereweremanyfactorsthatinfluencedtheplacementofthevariousrouteoptionsfromoperationandmaintenanceconcernsallthewaytoenvironmentalchallenges.AlloftheseconcernsandchallengeswereaddressedduringthestakeholdermeetingswithDukeEnergyandMitchellProperties.ItwasunderstoodthatDukeEnergywillstillrequiredetailedengineeringplanstoproperlyevaluatetheproposedrouteandensurethattherewillbenoconflictswiththeirfacilitiesandoperations.Photosoftheon-sitemeetingwithDukeEnergyregardingthepotentialuseofthepowerlinecorridorinJuly2013.


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RECOMMENDED ROUTEBaseduponsiteanalysis,fieldobservations,publicinvolvementsessionsandstakeholdermeetingsapreferredroutewasdetermined.Theroutestandsoutaspreferredforthefollowingpoints:• Offersthegreatestpotentialforatrailawayfrom

motorizedtraffic(throughDukeEnergycorridor&BrookerCreekpreserve)wherethetrailcanbe15’wideandthesafestintermsoftrafficconflictavoidance.

• Thereareothertrailsthroughpowercorridorsintheregion(precedentsforco-location)andthiswouldseemtobeacompatibleuseofcorridorlandtobenefitthecommunity.

• HastheleastconflictswithotherusesofmanagedpreservelandonthepreservelandnorthofKeystoneRoad.Assuch,itispreferredbyBrookerCreekPreservemanagementstaffandPinellasCounty.

• ProvidesopportunityforvariedtrailcharacterasitwouldtravelthroughdifferenthabitatsintheBrookerCreekpreservenorthofKeystoneRoad,thereforeraisesthequalityofthetrailenvironmentandtraildesirability.

• ConnectstotheHillsboroughELAPPland–LakeDanPreservewherefuturerecreationwillbedeveloped.

• OnthesouthsideofKeystoneRoadatEastLakeRoad(forthe1,000’orso)thereisspaceintheright-of-wayforthetrail.Onthenorthsidethereisonlyanarrowsidewalkandnoplaceforatrail.

• AvoidsconflictswithequestriantrailswithinpreserveandalongOldKeystoneRoad.

• Avoidsconflictswithactivepark’strafficanduseofOldKeystoneRoadroadshoulderforparkingbytheEastLakeYouthSportsComplexusers.

• ProvidesahighlyvisibleeasilywatchedextensionofthePinellasTrail.

• LimitstheuseoftheDukeEnergycorridortoonlywhereneeded.

• ConnectstotheBrookerCreekPreserveandEnvironmentalEducationCenter.

• Allowsforthelocationoftwotrailheadsindesirablelocations.


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PASCO COUNTYThetrailwouldbeginwheretheStarkeyBoulevard/WildernessParkTrailendsontheeastsideofStarkeyBoulevardatTownAvenueasshownbytheyellowconnectionpointsymbolontheadjacentgraphic.Theexisting6’wideconcretesidewalkalongtheeastsideofStarkeyBoulevardwouldberemovedandreplacedwithaminimum10’widetrailthatwouldextendsouthtotheintersectionwithSR54.DuetothefactthatthereisalreadyanexistingtrafficlightatSR54andStarkeyBoulevardatrailcrossingatthisintersectionwouldprovidethebestlocationforacrossingofSR54.Additionalpedestriansignalsandhighemphasiscrosswalksshouldbeaddedtofacilitatethetrailcrossingatthisintersection.AccordingtoPascoCounty,itisanticipatedthatturnlaneswillbeaddedtothisintersection,butcrossingSR54inthislocationseemedtobethesafestalternative.

OncethetrailcrossesSR54itwillfollowthenaturalgradeandbe15’inwidthandwillbelocatedwithintherightofwayofthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionontheeastside.TheplacementofapotentialtrailheadthatwouldhaveasmallamountofparkingcouldbelocatedbetweentheDukeEnergycorridorandthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionjustsouthofSR54.ThiswouldbehighlyvisiblefromSR54.ThetrailwouldfollowalongtheeastsideofthefutureMitchellBoulevardExtensionforapproximately1,000’towhereitwouldheadsouthalongthewestsideofanexistingwetland/cypressheadtotheedgeoftheMitchellProperty.ThisallowsformaximumflexibilityforpotentialfuturedevelopmentwithintheMitchellProperty.ThetrailwouldstayontheMitchellpropertyasmuchaspossibletoreducetheimpactswithintheDukeEnergycorridor.

WhenthetrailenterstheDukeEnergycorridoritwouldcontinuetofollowthenaturalgradeandbe15’inwidthandimmediatelycrossovertotheeasternedgeofthecorridortakingcaretobeclearofanyofthepowerstructures.Therearemanyconsiderationswithco-locatingthetrailwithintheDukeEnergycorridorandallofDukeEnergy’strailguidelineswillbefollowed.DukeEnergy’strailguidelinesareincludedintheappendixsectionofthisdocumentasareference.FollowingtheeasternedgeofthepropertywillminimizepotentialconflictswithDukeEnergyoperationsandmaintenanceandwouldadheretorequestedsetbacksasshownintheadjacentsections.TheremaybeareaswhereDukeEnergymaintenance

vehicleswillneedtousethetrailandthosetrailportionsshouldbedesignedtoaccommodatetherequiredloadsoftheDukeEnergyvehicles.ItisalsounderstoodthatDukeEnergymayclosethetrailwithoutadvancenoticetofacilitaterepairsorotheremergencyoperations.ThiswillbespelledoutintheMasterAgreementtobeprovidedbyDukeEnergy.

ThetrailwillfollowtheeasternedgeofthepropertyuntilitreachesTrinityBoulevard.Atthatpointtherewillneedtobeamid-blockcrossingofthetrail,asthereiscurrentlynosignalorcrossingatthislocation.TrinityBoulevardiscurrentlya2laneundividedsectionwithplanstoeventuallywidentoa4lanedividedsection.Plansforbothintersectionconditionshavebeenaddressedinthefollowingpagesandbothcallforpedestriansignalsandhighemphasiscrosswalkstofacilitatethetrailcrossingatthislocation.OncethetrailcrossesTrinityBoulevarditshouldremainontheeasternedgeoftheDukeEnergycorridortothePinellasCountyline.Thereareafewminorcrossings,suchasRobertTrentJonesParkway,asidewalk,agolfmaintenanceroadandagolfcartpath,butthosecanbesafelynegotiatedwiththeadditionofpavementmarkingsandadvancesignage.

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PINELLAS/HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIESOncethetrailleavesPascoCountyandentersintoPinellasCounty(BrookerCreekPreserve)itwouldcontinuetofollowthenaturalgradeandbe15’inwidthandturnimmediatelytotheeasttoextendtowardstheHillsboroughCountyLine.Thetrailwouldhaveafenceonthesouthsidethathasthesameruralcharacter(3-wirecattlefence)assomeoftheexistingfenceswithinthePreserve.ThiswouldphysicallyseparatethetrailfromtheexistingusesonthePreserve,suchasTampaBayWaterwellheads,cattlegrazing,andotheragriculturalorCounty/Preserveactivities.OncethetrailextendstotheHillsboroughCountyline,itwouldturntothesouthandstaywithinPinellasCountyandthePreserve.TherewouldalsoneedtobeafenceonthewestsideofthetrailthatseparatesitfromotherPreserveuses.Thereiscurrentlyanexistingpavedroadthatroughlyrunsalongtheedgeofthepreserveinthisarea.TheintentwouldbeforthetrailtofollowthisalignmenttothegreatestextentpossibletominimizedisturbanceofthePreserve.Theexistingroadwouldbeimprovedandwidenedasnecessarytoaccommodatea15’widetrail.ThissectionofthetrailwillbeadjacenttotheLakeDanpropertyownedbyHillsboroughCounty.Therecouldbeapedestrianconnectiontothatproperty,butitwouldmostlikelybeprimitiveinnatureandsubjecttotheELAPPpoliciesgoverningtrailsanduse.ThetrailwouldcontinuesouthalongtheeastsideofthePreserveuntilitreachesKeystoneRoadatwhichpointitwilltransitiontothewestalongthenorthsideoftheroad.AgainafencewillberequiredtoseparatethetrailfromthePreserve.OncethetrailcrossestheDukeEnergyeasementthereisagroupingofmatureshadetreesthatcouldpotentiallyserveasatrailheadforpublicaccesswithinthepreserveandthereisalreadyandexistingpavedroadinthisarea.Therewouldbeaminimalnumberofparkingspacesthatcouldbeusedwhileensuringthattheexistingtreesareprotected.ItshouldalsobenotedthatactivitiesalongthetrailaresubjecttotheBrookerCreekPreserveManagementPlan.ThetrailwouldcontinuealongthenorthsideofKeystoneRoadforapproximately2,000’towheretherewouldbeamid-blockcrossingofKeystoneRoad.SincethespeedlimitalongKeystoneRoadis45mph,itwouldbesafesttoutilizeapedestrianactivatedcrossingsignalwiththeassociatedstripingandadvancesignage.Agraphicisincludedinthefollowingpagesthatshowshowthiscrossingwouldbeaddressed.Itwasdiscussedduringthestakeholdermeetingsthatthiscrossingmayalsobeabletoserveasafuturegradeseparatedwildlifecrossing

forthePreserve.

OncethetrailcrossesKeystoneRoaditwouldturntothewestandrunalongthesouthside.ThetrailwouldbelocatedwithintheKeystoneRoadright-of-wayuntiltheentrancetotheBrookerCreekEnvironmentalEducationCenterandwouldbe12’to15’inwidthdependinguponthesiteconditions.ThereisanexistingpavedroadwaythatcouldbeusedtoaccessthePreserveandEnvironmentalEducationCenter.Theaccessroadisprimarilyaone-waysystemandhasapostedspeedlimitof15mphandwouldbesharedwithbikesandpedestrians.ThetrailwouldcontinuepasttheentrancetothePreservewestboundalongthesouthsideofKeystoneRoad.


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PINELLAS COUNTYThetrailwouldcontinuealongthesouthsideofKeystoneRoadandbe12’to15’inwidthdependinguponthespecificsiteconditions.Itisintendedthatthetrailwouldbelocatedasfaraspossiblefromtheedgeoftheroadwaytominimizepotentialconflictswithvehicles.KeystoneRoadiscurrentlyarural2laneundividedsectionofroadwaywitharightofwaythatvariesinwidthbutisgenerallyaround100’wide.AccordingtoPinellasCountytherearenoplanstowidentheroadwayinthefuture.Locatingthetrailadjacenttotherightofwaylinewouldmeananimpacttoaportionoftheexistingstormwater/swalesystemalongtheroadsidetoaccommodatetheproposedtrail.Thiswouldmostlikelyinvolvefillingintheswalesandutilizingundergroundstormwaterpipesandditchbottominletstoaccommodatethestormwatertocomplywithanynecessarypermittingrequirements.

ThetrailwouldcontinuealongthesouthsideofKeystoneRoadpastbothintersectionswitholdKeystoneRoaduntiltheintersectionwithWoodfieldBoulevard.AtthispointtherewouldneedtobepavementmarkingsandadvancesignageinstalledwherethetrailcrossesWoodfieldBoulevardandtheassociatedentryandexitdrives.Sincethereareadditionalturnlanestherewillbelessareaforthetrailanditmayneedtobenarroweddown,butwouldnotbelessthan10’wideatanypoint.Atroughly500’pasttheentrancetoWoodfield,thetrailwouldthenwidenbacktoa15’widthandcontinueonthesouthsideofKeystoneuntiltheroadwaydividesabout1,300’fromtheintersectionwithEastLakeRoad.Thetrailinthissectionwouldfollowthenaturalgradeandbe15’inwidth,astherightofwaywidensouttoapproximately160’.Thiswouldallowthetrailtoagainbeascloseaspossibletotherightofwaylineandawayfromtheroadway.DuetothefactthatthereisalreadyanexistingtrafficlightatKeystoneRoadandEastLakeRoad,atrailcrossingwouldpotentiallybesaferinthislocationthanatanyotherpointalongEastLakeRoad.Additionalpedestriansignalsandhighemphasiscrosswalksshouldbeaddedtofacilitatethetrailcrossingatthisintersection.Agraphiconthefollowingpagesdepicttheconditionatthisintersection.


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Section 1 – Starkey Boulevard (Pasco County)Thissectionwouldincludethefollowingitems:•Approximately1,900linearfeet(0.36miles)oftrailat$80alinearfoot……………………………………………………..……. $152,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingonSR54at$50,000lumpsum…………………………………………………..... $50,000

Subtotal Section 1 $202,000

Section 2 – Mitchell Property (Pasco County)Thissectionwouldincludethefollowingitems:•Approximately4,000linearfeet(0.76miles)oftrailat$75alinearfoot………………………………………………………..…. $300,000•Trailheadandassociatedimprovementsandamenitiesat$100,000lumpsum………………………………………………... $100,000


Section 3 – Duke Energy Corridor (Pasco County)Thissectionwouldincludethefollowingitems:•Approximately6,700linearfeet(1.27miles)oftrailat$100alinearfoot……………………………………………………..….. $670,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingofexistingTrinityBoulevardat$25,000lumpsum…………………………….... $25,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingofRobertTrentJonesParkwayat$25,000lumpsum………………………..… $25,000•Improvementsassociatedwiththe2crossingsofthegolfcartpathat$5,000percrossing(lumpsum)…………………….. $10,000•Improvementsassociatedwiththecrossingofthegolfcoursemaintenanceroadat$5,000lumpsum………………...….… $5,000


Section 4 – Brooker Creek Preserve (Pinellas County)Thissectionwouldincludethefollowingitems:•Approximately13,500linearfeet(2.56miles)oftrailat$70alinearfoot……………………………………………………….… $945,000•Trailheadandassociatedimprovementsandamenitiesat$100,000lumpsum………………………………………………... $100,000

Subtotal Section 4 $1,045,000

Section 5 – Keystone Road (Pinellas County)Thissectionwouldincludethefollowingitems:•Approximately13,000linearfeet(2.46miles)oftrailat$100alinearfoot……………………………………………………….. $1,300,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingofKeystoneRoadat$25,000lumpsum………………………………………….. $25,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingofWoodfieldBoulevardat$20,000lumpsum………………………………….... $20,000•ImprovementsassociatedwiththecrossingofEastLakeRoadat$50,000lumpsum……………………………………….... $50,000

Subtotal Section 5 $1,395,000

SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1-5…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... $3,777,000

Design(10%)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... $377,700Contingency(15%)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... $566,550ConstructionEngineeringandInspection(5%)………………………………………………………………………………………... $188,850

GRAND TOTAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $4,910,100

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 5

NOTE: These costs are generic in nature and not based on actual construction drawings. They are for reference purposes only. The costs also do not take into account any right-of-way taking or additional drainage improvements that may be required based on a comprehensive drainage analysis.


SUMMARY

TheTri-CountyTrailwillprovideacriticallinkbetweenthePinellasTrailandtheStarkeyBoulevard/WildernessParkTrail.Onceconstructed,itwillallowuserstotravelfromSt.PetersburgtotheSuncoastTrailcorridorandeventuallytotheeastcoastofFloridaviatheCoasttoCoastConnector.Multi-usetrailshaveatrackrecordofprovidingopportunitiesforeconomicgrowthforcommunitiesaswellasprovidinganalternatemodeoftransportation.Increasedpropertyvaluesandtourismandrecreation-relatedspendingonitemssuchasbicycles,in-lineskates,lodging,anddiningarejustafewofthewaystrailsandgreenwayspositivelyimpactcommunityeconomies.TheTri-CountyTrailwillalsoprovideasafe,inexpensiveavenueforregularexerciseforpeoplelivinginthesurroundingcommunities.TheTri-CountyTrailwillprovidewhatmanyAmericansseek;close-to-homerecreationalopportunities,educationalexperiences,naturallandscapesandbeautification.Thetrailwillhelpthesurroundingcommunitiesbuildpridebyensuringthattheirneighborhoodsaregoodplacestolive,sothatchildrencansafelywalkorbiketoapark,school,ortoaneighbor’shome.

InDecemberof2013,theplangainedapprovalfromboththePinellasCountyandPascoCountyMPOBoardsontherecommendedroute.Thenextstepwillbetoproducedetailedengineeringplansthatwillbeusedtoconstructthetrail.AdditionalcoordinationwithDukeEnergyandMitchellPropertieswillneedtooccurtofacilitatetheco-locationofthetrailwithintheirrespectiveproperties.Potentialfundingsourceswillalsoneedtobeidentified.Thesesourcescouldpotentiallyincludestatelevelfunding,suchasthosebeingproposedforuseontheCoasttoCoastConnectorproject

ItisanticipatedthatPascoCountywillbeginpreparationofdetailedengineeringplansin2014andthatadedicatedfundingstreamforconstructionwillbeavailablestartingin2015.Atthistime,PinellasCountyisintheprocessofdeterminingascheduleforpreparationofdetailedengineeringplansandconstruction.PascoandPinellasCountieswillcontinuetocoordinatewitheachotherondesignandconstructiontoensurethesuccessoftheTri-CountyTrail.

“Find a path or make one.” –SENECA, Roman statesman, 4 BC—65 AD


APPENDIX


ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION RIGHTS-OF-WAY GUIDELINES/RESTRICTIONS

VALID FORFLORIDA

This list of rights-of-way restrictions has been developed to answer the most frequently asked questions about property owner use ofDuke Energy’s electric transmission rights of way. This list does not cover all restrictions or all possible situations. You should contact the Asset Protection Right-of-Way Specialist if you have additional concerns about the rights of way. This list of restrictions is subject to change at any time and without notice. Duke Energy reserves all rights conveyed to it by the right-of-way agreementapplicable to the subject property. All activity within the rights of way shall be reviewed by an Asset Protection Right-of-Way Specialist to obtain prior written approval. Engineering plans may be required. Compliance with the Duke Energy Right-of-Way Guidelines/Restrictions or approval of any plans by Duke Energy does not mean that the requirements of any local, county, state, or federal government or other applicable agency with governing authority have been satisfied.

1. Structures, buildings, manufactured/mobile homes, satellite systems, swimming pools (and any associated equipment and decking), graves, billboards, dumpsters, signs, wells, deer stands, retaining walls, septic systems or tanks (whether above or below ground), debris of any type, flammable material, building material, wrecked or disabled vehicles and all other objects (whether above or below ground) which, in Duke Energy’s opinion interferes with the electric transmission right of way, are not allowed within the right-of-way limits. Transformers, telephone/cable pedestals (and associated equipment), and fire hydrants are not allowed. Manholes, water valves, water meters, backflow preventersand irrigation heads are not permitted. Attachments to Duke Energy structures are prohibited.

2. Fences and gates shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be installed greater than 25 feet from poles, towers andguy anchors. Fences shall not parallel the centerline within the rights of way but may cross from one side to the other at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline. If a fence crosses the rights of way, a gate (16 foot wide at each crossing) shall be installed by the property owner, per Duke Energy’s specifications. The property owner is required to install a Duke lock on the gate to insure access. Duke will supply a lock.

3. Grading (cuts or fill) shall be no closer than 25 feet from poles, towers, guys and anchors (except for parking areas, see paragraph 7) and the slope shall not exceed 12:1. Grading or filling near Duke Energy facilities which will prevent free equipment access, or creates ground to conductor clearance violations, will not be permitted. Storage or stockpiling of dirt or any construction material is prohibited. Sedimentation control, including re-vegetation, is required per stateregulations.

4. Streets, roads, driveways, sewer/water lines, other utility lines or any underground facilities shall not parallel the centerline within the rights of way, but may cross, from one side to the other, at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline. No portion of such facility or corresponding easement shall be located within 25 feet of Duke Energy’s facilities. Roundabouts, cul-de-sac, intersections (roads, driveways and alleyways) are not permitted.

5. Any drainage feature that allows water to pond, causes erosion, directs storm water toward the rights of way, or limits access to or around Duke Energy facilities is prohibited.

6. Construction of lakes, ponds, retention, or detention facilities are prohibited within the rights-of-way limits.7. Parking may be permitted within the rights of way, provided that:

a. Prior to grading, concrete barriers shall be installed at a minimum of 9 feet from the Duke Energy facilities. During construction, grading shall be no closer than 10 feet to any Duke Energy facility.

b. After grading/paving activity is complete a Duke Energy approved barrier, sufficient to withstand a 15 mph vehicular impact, shall be installed 9 ft. from any Duke Energy facility.

c. Any access areas, entrances, or exits shall cross (from one side to the other) the right of way at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline, and shall not pass within 25 feet of any structure. Parking lot entrances/exits cannot create an intersection within the right of way.

d. Lighting structures within the rights-of-way limits must be approved by Duke Energy before installing. Due to engineering design standards, total height of lighting structures may not exceed 12 ft.

e. Lighting structures are not permitted within the wire zone. Contact your Asset Protection Specialist as wire zones vary for the different lines.

8. Duke Energy will not allow trees or landscape planting within the transmission right of way without prior approval.a. Duke Energy may exercise the right to cut “danger trees” outside the rights of way limits as required to

properly maintain and operate the transmission line.

We hope this is useful information. If you have additional questions or plan any activity not mentioned above, please contact the Asset Protection Specialist for your area.

Duke Energy Representative:Telephone Number: ____________________Form 02191 (REV. 3/24/2013)

Electric Transmission Right of Way Requirements for Shared-Use Paths/Trails This list of Duke Energy’s transmission right of way requirements for the co-location of shared-use paths/trails has been developed as a guideline to answer the most frequently asked questions. This should not be considered a comprehensive list of all requirements or factors that may need to be addressed. You should contact the Asset Protection Right of Way Specialist if you have additional questions or concerns. This list of requirements and guidelines is subject to change at any time and without notice. Duke Energy reserves all rights conveyed to it by the right of way agreement applicable to the subject property. An engineering drawing, including topographic grade changes, location of Duke Energy structures and paths/trails must be approved by an Asset Protection Specialist.

Compliance with these Duke Energy Shared-Use Path/Trails requirements, or approval of any such plans by Duke Energy, does not guarantee that other applicable requirements imposed by any local, county, state, federal or other applicable regulatory agency have been satisfied.

Definition: For purposes of this document the term “trail(s)” shall be used to refer to Multi-Use Paths or Shared-Use Paths as defined by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (ASSHTO).

1. The trails must not exceed a total of 10 feet in width, regardless of the surface construction material.

2. A minimum separation of 25 feet is required between the trail and its associated easement, to any Duke Energy electrical facility. This includes, but is not limited to, poles, towers, guy anchor(s), equipment, etc. If the owner of the trail is not the current owner of the fee simple title to the lands underlying Duke Energy’s easement, the trail owner shall obtain a legally sufficient easement from the current fee simple title owner and produce said easement to Duke Energy prior to commencing activities within the Duke Energy easement. In the event a private easement is not required, no portion of the trail or shoulder, or associated grading, shall be located within 25 feet of any electrical facility.

3. The owner of the trail shall be responsible for safety and liability associated with its construction or use thereof.

4. Bollards shall be installed per Duke Energy specifications, with Duke Energy locks, where the trailheads connect with roads/streets as to prevent vehicular traffic. Duke Energy may require reinforcement of the trail at specified access points along the corridor for Duke Energy heavy equipment crossings. These trail reinforcement areas shall consist of a 20-foot-long, 10-foot-wide paved area capable of supporting 80,000 pounds with pavement markings indicating “heavy equipment crossing.”

5. Culverts shall be installed where the trails cross creeks, ditches, etc. These culverts shall be capable of supporting 80,000 pounds, and shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide. Signage must indicate the maximum load of the crossing at culvert approach.

6. No structures including, but not limited to, lights, signs, benches, exercise equipment, and irrigation systems shall be located within the Duke Energy easement.

7. Planting of vegetation shall adhere to the Right of Way (RW) Restrictions Guidelines for the specific Duke Energy territory. A copy of the RW Restrictions/Guidelines can be obtained from your Asset Protection Specialist.

8. Duke Energy reserves the right to close, without notice, all or a portion of the trail located within the transmission line easement, for any length of time, for construction, maintenance or emergency line operations.

9. Duke Energy will not be held responsible for any damages to the trails due to its operations or any liability based on the use of the trail. Prior to the installation of a shared-use trail, a “Trail Encroachment Agreement”, which includes “hold harmless” language, shall be executed with Duke Energy. In addition, deed information of all property owners that the trail affects must be supplied to Duke Energy. Proof that the property owners have signed an easement agreement with the owner of the trail will be required, as applicable.

10. All other Duke Energy electric transmission right of way restrictions/guidelines shall apply to the installation of trails.

We hope this is useful information. If you have additional questions or plan any activity not mentioned above, please contact:

Duke Energy Representative Phone Number

Form #XXXXXX 06/13

Tim Mumford727-893-9250

Tim Mumford 727-893-9250


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