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PLAN FOR ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL A P I L OT P R O J E C T AGENDA Introductions Project Background Project Scope & Timeline Online Questionnaire Discussion Next Meeting (Late July) Adjourn 5/3/2018 Project Advisory

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PLAN FOR ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL

A P I L OT P R O J E C T

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AGENDA

  • Introductions
  • Project Background
  • Project Scope & Timeline
  • Online Questionnaire
  • Discussion
  • Next Meeting (Late July)
  • Adjourn

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INTRODUCTIONS

Based on your affiliation, what are your interests related to the Ashuelot Rail Trail? What are your thoughts and observations about the trail today and in the future?

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BENEFITS OF TRAILS

  • Health
  • Transportation
  • Environment
  • Economy
  • Identity

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PROJECT BACKGROUND

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89.4 miles 330.9 miles

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ASHUELOT RAIL TRAIL

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RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

– $1,537,000 bridge project over NH 101/NH 12 in Keene – Roundhouse T – Phase II improvements in Keene – $104,000 project on 1.8 miles of trail from intersection with Sawyers Crossing Road to the power substation in Swanzey – $30,000 project (Ashuelot Rail Trail Corridor Phase III)

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REGIONAL RAIL TRAIL PLANNING

  • Monadnock Pathways & Trails Initiative

– Antioch University New England (AUNE)/Antioch New England Institute (ANEI) – September 13, 2006 Southwest Regional Meeting

  • Brainstormed ideal trail qualities
  • Identified connections to other public trails
  • Listed potential improvements and concerns
  • Compiled potential resources

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SOUTHWEST CONNECTS

  • will be managed to support and

enhance the regional economy

  • will be managed to help preserve

and enhance natural, cultural, and historic resources

  • will provide people of all ages and

abilities timely access to goods, services, recreation, entertainment and companionship

  • will be designed and managed to

eliminate fatalities and injuries as well as provide reassurance to the traveling public that they are safe

The transport system…

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The transport system…

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PROJECT SCOPE & TIMELINE

Project Meetings & Coordination Existing Conditions Assessment Public Outreach Needs Analysis

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Draft Plan Final Plan

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PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Corridor Communities

  • City of Keene
  • Town of Swanzey
  • Town of Winchester
  • Town of Hinsdale

User Groups

  • Pisgah Mountain Trail Riders
  • New Hampshire Rail Trails

Coalition

Natural Resources

  • Ashuelot Local River Advisory

Committee

  • Monadnock Conservancy

Abutters

  • Keene State College
  • Eversource NH

Owners

  • New Hampshire Department
  • f Transportation
  • New Hampshire Trails Bureau

Public Health

  • Healthy Monadnock

Historic Resources

  • Historical Society of Cheshire

County

Recreation

  • Pathways for Keene
  • Monadnock Cycling Club

Education

  • Antioch University New

England

Economic Development

  • Greater Keene Chamber of

Commerce

Neighboring Regions

  • Franklin Region Council of

Governments (MA)

  • Windham Regional

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EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT

Literature Review Base Mapping/Inventory Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety User Counts Condition Assessment Health and Economic Benefits Policies to Consider

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PUBLIC OUTREACH

Online Survey Municipal Survey Walking/Biking T

  • urs

Interviews Intercept Surveys Open House

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NEEDS ANALYSIS

Vision, Goals, and Objectives Design Guidelines Maintenance and Funding Evaluation Implementation

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DRAFT & FINAL PLAN

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Project Meetings & Coordination Existing Conditions Assessment Public Outreach Needs Analysis

Draft Plan Final Plan

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DRAFT QUESTIONNAIRE

  • Goals:

– “Short and sweet” – Available online – Learn about users and concerns

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DISCUSSION

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Why is this project important to you? What are your goals for the project? How can this project and its outcomes be most useful? Are there specific issues or opportunities you would like to share?

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NEXT MEETING

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ADJOURN

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