Neighborhood Greenway Proposal

Laura RicePRT 508

Greenways

“A greenway is a corridor of protected open space managed for conservation and recreation purposes.”

The Value of Greenways Improved community health &

connectivity• CDC identified greenways as a built

environment that encourages physical activity• Higher use when connecting user with products

or services• Alternative routes to school for children,

increasing physical activity

The Value of Greenways Conservation

• Protect habitats• Provide opportunities to be outside• Preserve and define green space• Decrease pollution• Control flood zones

Safety• Greenways are typically safer then their

surrounding neighborhoods• Adjacent properties have lower crime rate

The Value of Greenways

Economic• Increased

property values• Tourism• Community

development

Liabilities Injuries Conflicts between User Groups Access Adjacent Property Owners Crime and Safety of Users

Risk ManagementRisk Management Action(s)

Injury •Professional trail design and construction•Appropriate trail surfaces•Regular documented inspections to identify maintenance projects, monitor issues, and repairs. •Preventative maintenance.•Restorative maintenance.•Emergency trail access points for park staff or emergency personnel. •Trail closure procedures due to weather or repairs

User Conflict

•Rules and regulations•User education

Risk ManagementRisk Management Action(s)

Access •Planned access areas: Using master planning to identify routes and access points will provide direction and ensure that access is safe, visible, and located at ideal sites. •Maps/publicity: Promotional and informational materials will include directions to each access area, clear mark access sites, and educate neighbors about access points located nearby.•Posted information at each access point: Signage with map, rules, hours and mileage.

Risk ManagementRisk Management Action(s)

Property Owners

•Education: To ensure adjacent landowners are supportive of the project and have buy in and ownership, education will be offered about their rights and legal protection, as well as feedback sessions for trail usage and development. •Signage: Posted in areas as needed to identify as not a part of the greenway to restrict access. •Buffers and natural barriers between greenway and private lands.

Risk ManagementRisk Management Action(s)

Crime & User Safety

•Limited hours of use to sunrise-dusk. •Education of usage time, access areas, rules, and personal safety actions. •Security patrols from local law enforcement or park security. •Design using Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles of natural surveillance, access control, and territoriality •Safe access points: Access areas will be located in lighted and used areas like activity centers and parks. This provides supervision of access points, provides adequate parking, and connects areas that users will want to travel to via greenway.

Justification Positive benefits for community

• Economic• Physical• Environmental

Risks manageable • Reduced or negated

through plan

Thank you!